Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in North Kesteven
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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