Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley Affecting Lincolnshire 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Valley as high river levels following recent rainfall pose a risk to 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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