Flood Alert Issued for Lower Welland in Lincolnshire and Peterborough
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Welland area as river levels remain high, affecting low-lying land and roads in Lincolnshire and Peterborough.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and Peterborough
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lincolnshire and Peterborough.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower Welland area. This alert, designated with severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible on February 16, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes Lincolnshire and Peterborough. Specifically, the alert covers the Lower Welland area, including the River Welland, Old River Welland, and Maxey Cut. Locations most likely to be affected are low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is recommended to stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be subject to flooding. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high following recent precipitation. While further light rainfall is forecast for today, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. As a result, the Environment Agency does not currently expect to issue more severe flood warnings for this event.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:56 AM on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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