Flood Alert Issued for River Tove in 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 potential flooding between Towcester and Cosgrove on February 16, 2026.
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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. The alert was officially raised at 8:47 AM on February 16, 2026, following reports of high river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes regions within Milton Keynes and West Northamptonshire. Specifically, the Environment Agency identifies areas most at risk as those surrounding the River Tove between Towcester and Cosgrove. This includes Silverstone Brook and the Stoke Bruerne Marina.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to move cars out of the designated flood risk zones. The agency urges the public to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High river levels today may lead to flooding, with impacts possible throughout February 16, 2026. While the forecast for the early part of the week is mostly dry, the Environment Agency is continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels. Officials stated they do not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. A formal update to this message is expected by 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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