Flood Alert Issued for River Kym Catchment in Bedford and Cambridgeshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Kym catchment. This alert indicates that flooding remains possible on February 20, 2026, due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Kym in Bedford Borough and Cambridgeshire, as well as parts of North Northamptonshire. Specific areas identified as being most at risk include locations around the River Kym and River Til from Yelden, and from Upper Dean to Hail Weston.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

While river levels are currently falling, they remain high. Further light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, which may cause river levels to remain elevated. Agency officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels but do not expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert was raised on the morning of February 20, 2026. A formal update on the situation is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.