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

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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Rhee on February 16, 2026, as rising water levels create a risk of flooding between Guilden Morden and Haslingfield.

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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 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.

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 Rhee on February 16, 2026, as rising water levels create a risk of flooding between Guilden Morden and Haslingfield.
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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