Flood Alert Issued for River Till and Cricket Till in Lincolnshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Till in Lincolnshire, warning of high river levels affecting low-lying land and roads starting February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire
- 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 Lincolnshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Till area. The alert was officially raised at 11:48 AM on February 28, 2026, following observations of high river levels earlier that morning.
Affected Areas
According to the Environment Agency, the geographic scope of this alert includes the River Till and Cricket Till. The primary affected region is Lincolnshire within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. Specific impacts are expected on low-lying land and roads situated near these watercourses.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently leading to a risk of flooding for roads and low-lying land. While flooding is possible, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this stage. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued for this specific event unless conditions deteriorate significantly.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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