Flood Alert Issued for River Kym Across Bedford and Cambridgeshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Kym and River Til, warning that flooding remains possible despite falling river levels.
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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 for the River Kym catchment area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared. While river levels are currently falling, they remain high following recent heavy rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kym in Bedford Borough and Cambridgeshire. Specific geographic regions at risk include:
- Counties: Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and North Northamptonshire.
- Specific Locations: Areas around the River Kym and River Til from Yelden, and from Upper Dean to Hail Weston.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling near watercourses.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
Expected Conditions
Although river levels are currently receding, they remain elevated. The Environment Agency reports that further light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, which may cause river levels to remain high. The agency does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:28 AM on February 21, 2026. Flooding remains possible throughout the day. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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