Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley and Surrounding Counties Following Heavy Rainfall
This alert is no longer in effect.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, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Welland Valley
- 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 Welland Valley.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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