Flood Alert Issued for River Witham and Foston Beck in South Kesteven

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Witham in South Kesteven. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised at 11:04 AM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the River Witham and Foston Beck. The geographic scope includes low-lying land and roads within the following counties:

• Leicestershire
• Lincolnshire
• Nottinghamshire
• Rutland

What You Should Do

Residents 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 prone to flooding.
• Monitor local weather reports as further rainfall is forecast for today.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible on February 15, 2026. While further rainfall is expected today, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, the Environment Agency does not expect to issue full flood warnings at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.