Flood Alert Issued for Rase and Upper Ancholme 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Rase and Upper Ancholme area due to rising river levels, with impacts expected on low-lying land and the A631 at Bishopbridge.
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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 the Rase and Upper Ancholme catchment. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised at 7:23 AM on February 28, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lincolnshire region, specifically focusing on the Rase and Upper Ancholme areas. Impacted locations include low-lying land and roads situated near the River Rase and River Ancholme. Local authorities have specifically identified that the A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is recommended to avoid low-lying roads near rivers that may be flooded. Residents should continue to monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels have made flooding possible starting the morning of February 28, 2026. While low-lying land and transport routes are at risk, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. As a result, formal flood warnings for residential properties are not currently expected to be issued.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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