Flood Warning Issued for B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road in Cambridgeshire
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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 warning for the B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road as rising levels in the River Nene and Whittlesey Wash threaten to submerge the route.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the B1040 road between Thorney and Whittlesey in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough regions. This area falls under the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Environment Agency administrative zone.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to avoid the B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road. The Local Authority may close this road for safety reasons as water levels rise. Motorists should look for diversionary routes and check the local authority website for the latest road closure information. Continue to monitor local media for further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Nene are currently causing flooding. The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities, which will result in rising water levels flooding the B1040 road. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, February 18, 2026, which is expected to keep river levels high.
Timeline
The flood warning was officially raised at 09:25 AM on February 17, 2026. High water levels are expected to continue throughout the day and into tomorrow. The Environment Agency plans to provide an updated message by 17:00 on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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