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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Rhee. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels observed on February 16, 2026. The alert is classified as severity level 3.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Rhee across Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Specific areas identified as being most at risk are those surrounding the river from Guilden Morden to Haslingfield.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials continue to monitor rainfall and river levels in the region.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding in the specified areas. While flooding is possible, the Environment Agency does not expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time. The weather forecast for the early part of the week is expected to be mostly dry.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 7:34 AM on February 16, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.