Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook
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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 Great Ouse affecting Bedford and Milton Keynes due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia
- 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 East Anglia.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Great Ouse. The alert was officially raised at 8:28 AM on February 21, 2026, in response to elevated river levels caused by recent heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook. The affected regions fall within the East Anglia area, specifically impacting parts of Bedford and Milton Keynes.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near the river.
- Stay away from bridges located near local watercourses.
- Monitor local river levels and weather updates as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and flooding remains possible throughout February 21, 2026. While the Environment Agency does not expect the situation to escalate further at this time, light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. This additional precipitation may cause river levels to remain high. Agency officials are currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 21, 2026. A formal update on the situation is expected to be issued by 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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