Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River Area Affecting Multiple Counties

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Nene area. This alert was triggered by high river levels on the River Nene, indicating that flooding is possible in the region.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire areas. Specifically, the following counties and jurisdictions are affected:

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads located near rivers, as these are the most likely to be flooded.
• Take care when traveling through the affected regions.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on low-lying land and roads near the River Nene. Current forecasts from the Environment Agency indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this stage. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:59 PM on February 28, 2026, with flooding conditions possible starting that afternoon. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.