Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Witham in North Kesteven. The alert was officially raised at 10:13 AM on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels observed in the area.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Witham in North Kesteven within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire region. The geographic scope includes parts of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads situated near the River Witham.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety measures:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track river levels.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding of land and transport routes. However, current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Because property flooding is not anticipated, the Environment Agency does not expect to issue formal flood warnings for this event unless conditions change.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.