Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River Area in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 affecting low-lying land and roads through February 22.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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