Flood Warning Issued for River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg
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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 River Ancholme in Lincolnshire, with flooding expected to begin the evening of February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire
- 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 Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ancholme catchment. High river levels are expected to cause flooding following significant rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to isolated properties and villages located near the River Ancholme, spanning from Bishopbridge to Brigg. This includes geographic areas within Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. Officials noted that properties in Brandy Wharf in Waddingham are expected to be affected first.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels respond to recent weather.
Expected Conditions
The River Ancholme catchment received heavy rainfall overnight on February 27, 2026, and throughout the morning of February 28. While no further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, water levels are expected to remain high.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:45 PM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to commence from the evening of February 28. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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