Flood Alert Issued for River Witham in South Kesteven and Surrounding Counties
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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 and Foston Beck, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads starting early February 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland
- 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 Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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