Flood Alert Issued for Middle Nene River 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 area due to high river levels, with flooding of low-lying land and roads expected through February 19.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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