Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River 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 18, 2026, at 9:19 AM following recent rainfall that has caused river levels to remain high.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area, specifically impacting the following regions:

• Cambridgeshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• West Northamptonshire

Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near the River Nene.

What You Should Do

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

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to previous precipitation, and further rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. While flooding is possible on fields and roads, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. As a result, the Environment Agency does not currently expect to issue more severe flood warnings for residential properties.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.