Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River Across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle Nene region (Area ID: 055WAF129TMN). This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels following recent rainfall. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, specifically affecting the following counties:

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

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

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:

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

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high as a result of recent precipitation. Further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15, 2026. While flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. As a result, formal flood warnings for residential properties are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 10:56 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.