Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene Across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Middle Nene area (ID: 055WAF129TMN). This alert 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 the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. Specific counties and regions affected include:

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

The areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads situated near the River Nene.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

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. Therefore, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 9:48 AM on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.