Flood Warning Issued for River Great Ouse Near St Neots and Surrounding Areas
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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 areas along the River Great Ouse, including St Neots and Wyboston, as rising river levels threaten local properties.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Anglia (Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire)
- 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 East Anglia (Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Great Ouse. This alert indicates that flooding is expected to occur on February 16, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning covers areas in Bedford, Cambridgeshire, and Central Bedfordshire. Specific locations at high risk include:
- Wyboston: Wyboston Lakes
- Eaton Socon: School Lane
- Eynesbury: Hardwick Road and Springbrook
- Eaton Ford: The Paddock and Crosshall Road
- St Neots: River Terrace, Priory Lane, Chandlers Wharf, Brook Street, Church Street, and Browns Square
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take immediate care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be hazardous.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the day. While the current weather forecast is dry, river levels are anticipated to peak shortly. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 7:32 AM on February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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