Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River Area Across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Middle Nene river area, warning of high water levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 18.
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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 river area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels following recent rainfall. The alert was officially raised at 12:13 PM on February 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following counties and regions:
- Cambridgeshire
- North Northamptonshire
- Peterborough
- West Northamptonshire
Impacts are specifically expected along the River Nene, with low-lying land and roads near the river being the most vulnerable to rising water levels.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and stay updated on changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high as a result of recent precipitation. While further light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is currently effective as of February 17, 2026. Officials expect the situation to persist through at least the following day. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 5:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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