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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Nene area. This alert was officially raised on February 21, 2026, at 3:55 PM following a period of recent rainfall that has left river levels high.

Affected Areas

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

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

Impacts are most likely to occur on low-lying land and roads situated near the River Nene.

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 updates as the situation evolves.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to previous precipitation. Additional rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. While flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued presently.

Timeline

The alert is currently active as of February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.