Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley Affecting Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Welland Valley (Area ID: 055WAF134TWV). The alert was raised at 4:54 PM on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers a broad geographic area including the following counties and regions:

• Leicestershire
• Lincolnshire
• North Northamptonshire
• Peterborough
• Rutland
• West Northamptonshire

Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Welland and River Jordan.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is possible throughout the remainder of February 28, 2026. The primary impact is expected on low-lying land and roads. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely, and the Environment Agency does not currently expect to issue more severe flood warnings for this event.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.