Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire from Brampton to Earith

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire. The alert was officially raised at 10:00 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Great Ouse from Brampton to Earith. Specific geographic areas and watercourses at risk include:

• Back Brook
• Hall Green Brook
• Parsons Drove Drain
• Swavesey Drain
• Wadsbys Folly

Additionally, the Environment Agency notes that access to properties in Berry Lane, Godmanchester, may be affected by the current conditions.

What You Should Do

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

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Avoid crossing bridges located near affected watercourses.
• Monitor local weather reports as the Environment Agency continues to track rainfall and river levels.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is considered possible on February 15, 2026. A wet forecast for Sunday morning is expected to cause river levels to remain high or rise further. While levels are elevated, the Environment Agency does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require the issuance of further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Officials intend to provide an update on the situation by 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.