Flood Alert Issued for River Kym and River Til in Bedford and Cambridgeshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kym in Bedford Borough and Cambridgeshire. The alert was officially raised at 8:24 AM on February 17, 2026, following reports of high river levels in the East Anglia area.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and North Northamptonshire. Specifically, the Environment Agency identifies areas most at risk as those surrounding the River Kym and River Til, extending from Yelden and Upper Dean to Hail Weston.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels in the region.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently falling at Covington but remain high, making flooding possible throughout the day on February 17, 2026. The weather forecast for the area is dry today. Officials do not expect the situation to escalate further or require additional warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. An update to this message is expected by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.