Flood Warning Issued for B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road Near River Nene
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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 high river levels and reservoir operations cause flooding south of the River Nene.
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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
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency 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 Thorney to Whittlesey Road located to the south of the River Nene. This area falls within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, under the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire Environment Agency administrative area.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to check the local authority website for the latest information on road closures. The Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons while the warning remains in effect. If closures occur, diversionary routes will be established. Residents should monitor local media for further updates and avoid driving through floodwaters.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. To protect nearby communities, the Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is currently being operated. Consequently, water levels within the reservoir remain high, leading to the continued flooding of the B1040 road.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:27 PM on February 19, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency plans to provide a status update by 5:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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