Flood Warning Issued for B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road. The alert was officially raised at 11:08 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising water levels on the River Nene.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the south of the River Nene. This geographic area is located within the counties of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, part of the Environment Agency’s Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire operational area.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected area should take the following actions:

• Monitor the Local Authority website for official road closures.
• Prepare to use diversionary routes if the B1040 is closed for safety reasons.
• Stay tuned to local media for further updates on the situation.
• Avoid travel through flooded sections of the B1040.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are currently causing flooding in the region. The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities, which will result in rising levels within the Wash and subsequent flooding of the B1040 road. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, and river levels are expected to remain high.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. High river levels and the threat of flooding are expected to continue through the following day. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.