Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in North Kesteven

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Witham in North Kesteven. The alert was officially raised on March 1, 2026, at 3:19 PM following recent heavy rainfall in the region.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the River Witham in North Kesteven. The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Environment Agency area. Specific locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near the river.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be subject to flooding.
• Monitor local weather reports and stay informed on changing conditions.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Flooding is considered possible throughout the day on March 1, 2026. While low-lying land and roads are expected to be affected, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.