Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River 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 due to high river levels, with flooding possible on low-lying land and roads through February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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