Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse from Wyboston to Brampton

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Great Ouse. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to high river levels currently affecting the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Great Ouse across Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough, and Cambridgeshire. Specific geographic areas most at risk include the stretch from Wyboston to the south of Brampton. The warning also encompasses several local watercourses, including:

• Duloe Brook
• Hen Brook
• Fox Brook

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near the river.
• Stay away from any bridges located near local watercourses.
• Monitor local river levels and weather updates as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Wet weather on the morning of Sunday, February 15, is expected to cause river levels to remain high or rise further. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. While levels are expected to be high, officials do not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 10:02 AM on February 15, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.