Flood Alert Issued for River Tove Affecting Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes
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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 Tove, warning of possible flooding between Towcester and Cosgrove through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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