Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River Area Affecting Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Nene area. This alert was raised at 2:35 PM on March 2, 2026, due to high river levels on the River Nene following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Specifically, the following counties and areas are included:

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

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 prone to flooding.
• Monitor local weather reports for further updates as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high as a result of recent precipitation. Flooding is considered possible on March 2, 2026. The primary hazards are expected to be the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated near the River Nene. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time, and more severe flood warnings are not currently expected to be issued.

Timeline

The alert is currently active as of March 2, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 3, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.