Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire from Brampton to Earith
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, warning of high river levels and potential flooding through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire, 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 Cambridgeshire, East Anglia.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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