Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in South Kesteven and Surrounding Counties

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Witham in South Kesteven. The alert was officially raised at 5:24 PM on February 18, 2026, due to forecasts indicating rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Witham and Foston Beck. Affected regions span across the counties of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland. Specific locations most at risk are low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area should take the following safety actions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Exercise caution and monitor local river levels.

Expected Conditions

Forecasts show rising river levels overnight, which may lead to flooding in the early hours of the morning. While low-lying land and roads are expected to be impacted, current data indicates that flooding to properties is not likely. As a result, the Environment Agency does not expect to issue more severe flood warnings at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting from the early hours of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.