Flood Warning Issued for North Bank Road Near Peterborough Due to High River Nene Levels
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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 North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, with road closures expected due to high river levels and tide lock conditions.
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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 North Bank Road area alongside the River Nene. This alert indicates that flooding is expected on February 20, 2026, due to elevated river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, located east of Peterborough and west of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice. The geographic scope includes parts of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, specifically the stretch of road between Peterborough and Rings End.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. While this Flood Warning remains in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road to ensure public safety. Diversionary routes will be established, and further updates will be provided through local media outlets.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation. During periods of high tide, the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in "tide lock" conditions. This phenomenon is likely to lead to localised flooding of the North Bank Road. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 4:03 PM on February 20, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 5:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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