Flood Alert Issued for Rase and Upper Ancholme Catchments 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 the River Rase and River Ancholme due to rising river levels, with flooding possible for low-lying land and roads through March 14.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Rase and Upper Ancholme catchments. The alert was officially raised at 9:51 AM on March 13, 2026, following a rise in river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically impacts the Lincolnshire area, focusing on the Rase and Upper Ancholme catchments. This includes low-lying land, roads, gardens, driveways, and outhouses situated close to the River Rase and River Ancholme.
Expected Conditions
High river levels have been observed this morning. Although no significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days, the Environment Agency expects the river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow. Flooding is primarily expected to affect low-lying land and infrastructure in immediate proximity to the watercourses.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Steer clear of low-lying roads near rivers which may be submerged.
- Monitor local weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the morning of March 13, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through at least March 14, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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