Flood Alert Issued for River Tove Affecting Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Tove in Northamptonshire. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible on 15 February 2026 due to high river levels. Officials are currently monitoring rainfall and river levels in the area.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the geographic region of East Anglia, including the following counties and specific locations:

• Counties: West Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes
• Waterways: River Tove and Silverstone Brook
• Specific Locations: Areas between Towcester and Cosgrove, including the Stoke Bruerne Marina

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Move cars and other vehicles out of the identified flood risk areas.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Take care when traveling near riverbanks and low-lying land.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to persist today, Sunday, 15 February, due to a wet weather forecast. These conditions may cause river levels to remain high or rise further. The forecast for Monday, 16 February, includes scattered showers. At this time, the Environment Agency does not expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:52 PM on 15 February 2026. The current message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on 16 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.