Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene Across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
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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 Middle Nene area, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East of England and East Midlands
- 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 East of England and East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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