Flood Alert Issued for River Rhee Across Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Rhee. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Rhee in Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Specific areas identified as most at risk are those located along the river from Guilden Morden to Haslingfield within the East Anglia region.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take care. The Environment Agency specifically warns against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring of river levels is recommended for those in high-risk areas.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Although flooding is possible today, the current forecast is dry. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels but does not expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 8:31 AM on 17 February 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.