Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in North Kesteven

Source: Environment Agency · Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire

This alert is no longer in effect.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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.