Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley and Surrounding Counties
This alert is no longer in effect.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 pose a risk to low-lying land and roads in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire.
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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). This alert was raised on March 1, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within the following counties and areas:
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- North Northamptonshire
- Peterborough
- Rutland
- West Northamptonshire
Specific monitoring is focused on areas near the River Welland and River Jordan.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. Flooding is possible on March 1, 2026, with the most significant impacts expected on low-lying land and roads near rivers. Current forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely; consequently, formal flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this stage.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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