Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries of the Lower River Witham in Lincolnshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 areas between Blankney and Sleaford, warning of possible flooding on low-lying land and roads due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the tributaries of the lower River Witham. The alert was officially raised at 10:52 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Lincolnshire, specifically the tributaries of the lower River Witham stretching from Blankney to Sleaford. The specific watercourses affected include:
- Kyme Eau
- River Slea
- Billinghay Skirth
- Ruskington Beck
- Old River Slea
- Leasingham Beck
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas should take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads located near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local conditions and stay updated on further weather developments.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to previous rainfall, and additional precipitation is forecast for today, February 15. The primary hazard is the flooding of low-lying land and roads near the affected rivers. According to Environment Agency forecasts, flooding to properties is currently not considered likely, and formal flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this stage.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or earlier if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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