Flood Alert Issued for Welland Valley: Rising River Levels Expected in Multiple Counties

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Welland Valley. The alert was officially raised at 5:28 PM on February 27, 2026, following forecasts of rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the Welland Valley within the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area. The specific counties and regions affected are:

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

The alert specifically concerns areas near the River Welland and the River Jordan.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters 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 near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.

Expected Conditions

Forecasts indicate that river levels will rise throughout the evening, potentially leading to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. While the Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, current data suggests that flooding to properties is not likely. Consequently, more severe flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this stage.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the evening of February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the river levels and has scheduled an update for this message by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.