Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley: High River Levels Affecting Multiple 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for the Welland Valley area, with the Environment Agency warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads near the River Welland and River Jordan.
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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, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible following recent heavy rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area within Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Specific counties and regions affected include:
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- North Northamptonshire
- Peterborough
- Rutland
- West Northamptonshire
The primary focus of the alert is on low-lying land and roads surrounding the River Welland and River Jordan.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads located near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. While further light rainfall is forecast for today, current modeling suggests that flooding to properties is not likely at this time. Consequently, full flood warnings are not currently expected to be issued. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:53 AM on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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