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

Source: Environment Agency · East Anglia

This alert is no longer in effect.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, affecting Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and North Northamptonshire as river levels remain high.

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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 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.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kym and River Til, affecting Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and North Northamptonshire as river levels remain high.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Anglia. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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