Flood Warning Issued for North Bank Road Near Peterborough Due to Rising 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, effective February 21, 2026, as high river levels and tide lock conditions threaten the area.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Cambridgeshire, 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, Peterborough.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the North Bank Road alongside the River Nene. This alert was raised at 3:59 PM on February 21, 2026, following sustained high river levels in the Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers North Bank Road, located east of Peterborough and west of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice. The geographic scope includes Cambridgeshire and the Peterborough area, specifically the stretch 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. The Local Authority will close North Bank Road while this warning remains in force. Diversionary routes will be established, and further updates will be provided via local media.
Expected Conditions
High river levels resulting from recent rainfall are expected to cause localised flooding. During periods of high tide, the River Nene will be unable to discharge into the sea, creating "tide lock" conditions. This is anticipated to lead to flooding on the North Bank Road.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 21, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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