Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire
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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 Witham in North Kesteven, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads starting February 28.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
- 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 Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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