A Flood Alert was issued for The River Till in Lincolnshire on 13th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Till, Cricket Till.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Till at Squires Bridge rose 2.42m, peaking at 3.44m, while the River Trent at Gainsborough climbed 2.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today have led to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of 13 March 2026 . This means that the river levels have risen in the River Till catchment area, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further light rain is forecast today and overnight and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Avoid low lying roads, near rivers whi
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squires Bridge | River Till | +2.42m | 3.44m |
| Gainsborough | River Trent | +2.09m | 3.14m |
| Torksey | River Trent | +1.65m | 4.04m |
| Lincoln Monson Street | Sincil Dyke | +1.10m | 1.39m |
| Stamp End Sluice | River Witham | +0.73m | 0.93m |
| Brayford Pool | River Witham | +0.41m | 0.59m |
| Fosdyke Jetty | Fosdyke Canal | +0.41m | 1.66m |
| Nettleham | Nettleham Beck | +0.22m | 0.43m |