Flood Alert Issued for River Kym Across Bedford Borough and Cambridgeshire
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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 Kym and River Til, warning residents of high water levels and potential flooding through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Anglia, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the River Kym and surrounding areas. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on February 16, 2026. While river levels at Covington are currently falling, they remain high following recent conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kym in Bedford Borough and Cambridgeshire, as well as portions of North Northamptonshire. Specific areas most at risk include locations surrounding the River Kym and River Til, stretching from Yelden and Upper Dean to Hail Weston.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be deeper and faster-moving than they appear.
- Stay informed by monitoring local river levels and weather reports.
- Take care when traveling near riverbanks and low-lying land.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently high but showing signs of receding at Covington. The weather forecast for the early part of this week is expected to be mostly dry. Officials do not anticipate the situation to escalate further or require higher-level warning messages at this time.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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