Flood Alert Issued for Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston in Lincolnshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Heighington Beck and Dunston Beck as high river levels and forecast rain threaten low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire
- 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 Lincolnshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for minor watercourses from Heighington to Dunston. The alert was officially raised at 9:17 AM on February 18, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts the Lincolnshire region, focusing on low-lying land and roads near the following watercourses:
- Heighington Beck
- Dunston Beck
The geographic scope covers the area between Heighington and Dunston within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire agency area.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers that may be prone to flooding.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and flooding of land and roads is possible throughout February 18, 2026. While further rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, full flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately 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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