Flood Warning Issued for Stainfield Beck in Stainfield, Lincolnshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for Stainfield Beck in Stainfield. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the area around Stainfield Beck in Stainfield, Lincolnshire. According to the Environment Agency, the Village Hall and cottages located on Main Road in Stainfield are expected to be the first locations affected by rising water levels.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning due to heavy rainfall currently falling over the Stainfield Beck catchment. This rainfall is forecast to continue for the next several hours, contributing to the risk of property flooding.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 8:04 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin during the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.