Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley and Surrounding Counties Following Heavy Rainfall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Welland Valley area. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was officially raised at 10:45 AM on February 15, 2026. The alert follows recent rainfall that has caused river levels to remain high across the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Environment Agency area. Specific geographic regions and counties affected include:

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

The primary areas of concern are low-lying land and roads situated near the River Welland and the River Jordan.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected regions are advised to take the following safety precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers which may be subject to flooding.
• Monitor local weather updates as further rainfall is forecast for the area today.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high due to recent precipitation, and additional rainfall is expected throughout the day on February 15. While flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads, the Environment Agency indicates that flooding to properties is currently unlikely. As a result, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.