Flood Alert Issued for Welland Tributaries Across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Welland tributaries, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire
- 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 Northamptonshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Welland tributaries. This alert was raised on the morning of February 28, 2026, following observations of rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several counties including Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, and Rutland. Specific watercourses identified in the alert include:
- River Welland
- Medbourne Brook
- Great Easton Brook
- Eye Brook
- River Chater
- River Gwash
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is recommended to stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which are susceptible to flooding. Residents should monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, rising river levels are expected to impact low-lying land and roads near the affected rivers. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely at this stage; consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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