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Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

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Flooding is possible where a flood alert is in force. Be prepared, and keep an eye on river levels nearby.

  • 0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
  • 0Flood warningsFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 6Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

We check the Environment Agency and SEPA every 15 minutes. Each source’s status and check time are shown below.

Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it. Welsh points do not show the full affected area. Scottish warnings are listed below; SEPA RSS supplies no coordinates.

Flood warnings and alerts in Lincolnshire since 2006

2,186 warnings raised across 156 areas: 31 severe flood warnings, 406 flood warnings and 1,749 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2019, with 250. January has seen the most.

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Warnings raised each year

Select a year to list its warnings.

Severe Flood warning Flood alert
23 2006’06 189 2007’07 106 2008’08 31 2009’09 34 2010’10 6 2011’11 136 2012’12 142 2013’13 61 2014’14 14 2015’15 59 2016’16 49 2017’17 73 2018’18 250most on record 2019’19 123 2020’20 134 2021’21 48 2022’22 186 2023’23 216 2024’24 135 2025’25 171so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

Each dot is a group of warning areas; the bigger the dot, the more warnings.

1 warning: River Witham in Marston and Hougham1 warning: River Idle at Misson1 warning: River Gwash in Ryhall and Newstead1 warning: Tidal Trent wider floodplain from Gainsborough to the Humber confluence1 warning: River Trent at Scunthorpe2 warnings: River Welland in Stamford2 warnings: Tidal Welland between Fulney and Fosdyke Bridge2 warnings: Area near to the sea defences in Skegness and low lying areas near Gibraltar Point2 warnings: Tidal flooding of low-lying areas in Theddlethorpe2 warnings: Areas near to the sea defences from Donna Nook to Saltfleet2 warnings: River Witham and tributaries in the Nocton Fen Area and 1 nearby area3 warnings: Areas near the East and West Fen Catchwater and the Maud Foster Drain3 warnings: Area near to the sea defences in Ingoldmells3 warnings: Isolated properties and villages near the River Witham from Hougham to Claypole3 warnings: River Witham and Duckpool Catchwater from Stixwould to Woodhall Spa and 2 nearby areas4 warnings: Tidal flooding of low lying areas in Ingoldmells and Addlethorpe and 1 nearby area4 warnings: Area near to the sea defences in Anderby Creek and Chapel St Leonards and 1 nearby area4 warnings: Tidal flooding in low-lying areas in Grimsby4 warnings: Tidal flooding of low-lying areas from New Holland to Immingham Dock4 warnings: River Trent at East Butterwick and 2 nearby areas5 warnings: Tidal flooding in the South of Boston and surrounding areas and 1 nearby area6 warnings: Isolated properties near the River Lymn and Steeping6 warnings: Areas near Great Eau and Long Eau from Claythorpe and North Reston to Saltfleet and 1 nearby area8 warnings: Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Broughton to Horkstow8 warnings: River Witham in North Witham8 warnings: Waithe Beck in Brigsley and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Areas near the tidal River Welland, tidal River Nene, and the Wash9 warnings: Areas near to the New Cut Drain in the Wybers Wood and Willows Estate areas of Grimsby and 3 nearby areas10 warnings: Areas near to the sea defences in Cleethorpes and 2 nearby areas10 warnings: Mow Beck and Barrowby Stream in Grantham and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg13 warnings: River Waring immediately upstream of Stanhope Road and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Waterside properties between Town Bridge and Haven Bridge in Boston and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Isolated properties near the Louth Canal from Keddington to High Bridge and 2 nearby areas15 warnings: Ruskington Beck in Ruskington and 1 nearby area16 warnings: River Glen at Greatford and 4 nearby areas16 warnings: Swaton Eau in Swaton Village and 1 nearby area18 warnings: Barrow Beck in Barrow Upon Humber and 5 nearby areas18 warnings: The River Till19 warnings: Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford19 warnings: River Steeping in Wainfleet All Saints and 2 nearby areas21 warnings: Tidal flooding of areas near the Wash Frontage in Lincolnshire and 1 nearby area23 warnings: River Trent at Girton and 1 nearby area24 warnings: Tidal flooding of areas near the Lincolnshire coastline and 3 nearby areas25 warnings: River Eau in Scotter and 1 nearby area26 warnings: East and West Fens26 warnings: Wider area of the South Forty Foot Drain29 warnings: Tidal River Ouse, Don and the Dutch River catchment34 warnings: Tidal Trent for riverside areas from Gainsborough to the Humber confluence and 2 nearby areas34 warnings: Fossdyke Canal34 warnings: Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers and 1 nearby area36 warnings: River Glen at Surfleet Reservoir during high tide periods and 1 nearby area37 warnings: Lower Welland and 1 nearby area37 warnings: Welland tributaries38 warnings: River Trent at Alkborough Flats and 3 nearby areas41 warnings: Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System44 warnings: Lower River Witham and 3 nearby areas47 warnings: River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire52 warnings: River Steeping and 1 nearby area58 warnings: Welland Valley65 warnings: Lower River Ancholme and 2 nearby areas65 warnings: Witham in North Kesteven69 warnings: Minor watercourses of the South Forty Foot Drain and 2 nearby areas69 warnings: Bain catchment and 1 nearby area72 warnings: Louth Canal and Waithe Beck and 2 nearby areas76 warnings: River Idle in Nottinghamshire79 warnings: East and West Glens and 1 nearby area87 warnings: Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater and 8 nearby areas97 warnings: Humber tributaries and 3 nearby areas99 warnings: Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston and 6 nearby areas106 warnings: Rase and Upper Ancholme and 1 nearby area140 warnings: Witham in South Kesteven and 2 nearby areas195 warnings: River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough and 1 nearby area

By month

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Most-warned areas

  1. River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough191
  2. Witham in South Kesteven127
  3. Rase and Upper Ancholme104
  4. East and West Glens76
  5. River Idle in Nottinghamshire76
  6. Louth Canal and Waithe Beck66
  7. Witham in North Kesteven65
  8. Bain catchment64
  9. Welland Valley58
  10. Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater57

Newest first 41–80 of 2,186

  1. Flood alert Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater LincolnshireBarlings Eau, Duckpool Catchwater
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 1 March 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 2 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Lower River Witham LincolnshireRiver Witham, South Delph
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 1 March 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 2 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  3. Flood alert Lincoln Watercourses LincolnshireRiver Witham, Sincil Dyke, Great Gowts Drain, Fos
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 1 March 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 2 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  4. Flood alert River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Idle
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 18:00 on 28/02/26. 
    Areas most at risk are Church Laneham to Rampton Road. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Torksey Gauge will rise until 02/03/26. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  5. Flood alert River Idle in Nottinghamshire Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Idle
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Ordsall Gauge will remain high until 03/03/26.

    We are closely monitoring the situation .

    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

    This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  6. Flood warning River Witham and tributaries in the Metheringham Fen area LincolnshireRiver Witham, South Delph, Nocton Delph, Metheringham Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following the recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  7. Flood warning River Witham from Southerly to Duckpool Catchwater LincolnshireRiver Witham, Duckpool Catchwater
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  8. Flood warning River Witham and tributaries in the Nocton Fen Area LincolnshireRiver Witham, Car Dyke (Metheringham), Nocton Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  9. Flood warning Branston Delph South LincolnshireBranston Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  10. Flood warning Branston Delph North Lincolnshire
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  11. Flood warning River Witham and tributaries in the Washingborough Fen area LincolnshireRiver Witham, South Delph, Sandhill Beck, Heighington Beck, Car Dyke (Metheringham)
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  12. Flood warning River Witham and South Delph from Lincoln to Washingborough LincolnshireRiver Witham, Sincil Dyke, Sandhill Beck, Washingborough Roadside South Catchwater
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  13. Flood warning Branston Island LincolnshireOld River Witham, River Witham, South Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  14. Flood warning River Witham to the east of Lincoln LincolnshireRiver Witham, South Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  15. Flood warning River Witham at Fiskerton and Short Ferry LincolnshireRiver Witham
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  16. Flood warning River Witham and River Bain between Woodhall Spa to Tattershall LincolnshireRiver Witham, River Bain
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  17. Flood warning River Witham and tributaries in the Blankney Fen area LincolnshireRiver Witham, Metheringham Delph, Car Dyke (Timberland), Timberland Delph
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  18. Flood warning River Witham and Duckpool Catchwater from Stixwould to Woodhall Spa LincolnshireRiver Witham, Duckpool Catchwater
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  19. Flood warning Low lying land between Timberland, Billinghay and Tattershall Bridge LincolnshireRiver Witham, Timberland Delph, Car Dyke, Billinghay Skirth
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 01 March 2026 . 
    Limited rainfall is forecast over the next several days. River levels will remain high until water makes its way through the catchment following recent rainfall. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  20. Flood warning Barlings Eau and tributaries between Langworth and Bardney LincolnshireBarlings Eau, Stainfield Beck, Marsh Drain, Snakeholm Drain, Tilehouse Beck
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected from the evening of 28 February 2026 . 
    The Barlings Eau catchment saw heavy rainfall overnight on the 27 February 2026 and throughout this morning, and river levels are responding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  21. Flood warning Barlings Eau between Langworth and Short Ferry LincolnshireBarlings Eau
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected from the evening of 28 February 2026 . 
    The Barlings Eau catchment saw heavy rainfall overnight on the 27 February 2026 and throughout this morning, and river levels are responding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  22. Flood warning Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireRiver Ancholme, Ancholme
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected from the evening of 28 February 2026 . 
    The River Ancholme catchment saw heavy rainfall overnight on 27 February 2026 and throughout this morning and river levels are responding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high. Properties in Brandy Wharf in Waddingham are expected to be affected first. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  23. Flood alert River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Idle
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 18:00 on 28/02/26. 
    Areas most at risk are Church Laneham to Rampton Road. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Torksey Gauge will rise until 02/03/26. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  24. Flood alert Witham in South Kesteven Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, RutlandRiver Witham, Foston Beck
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  25. Flood alert Welland Valley Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland, West NorthamptonshireRiver Welland, River Jordan
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  26. Flood alert Louth Canal and Waithe Beck Lincolnshire, North East LincolnshireRiver Lud, Louth Canal, Waithe Beck
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston LincolnshireHeighington Beck, Dunston Beck
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Bain catchment LincolnshireRiver Bain, River Waring, Haltham Beck, Scrivelsby
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  29. Flood alert Humber tributaries Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireButts Drain, Barrow Beck, East Halton Beck, Stallingborough North, Old Fleet Drain, Buck Beck
    Message

    River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on the 28th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5pm on 1 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  30. Flood alert River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Devon
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. River levels at Colston Bassett Gauge will rise until 16:30 on 28/02/2026. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Lower River Witham LincolnshireRiver Witham, South Delph
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is likely and therefore flood warnings are expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  32. Flood alert River Idle in Nottinghamshire Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Idle
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, playing field and roads including Grove Lane, Blackstope Lane. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Retford Grove Lane U/S sensor Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  33. Flood alert Lincoln Watercourses LincolnshireRiver Witham, Sincil Dyke, Great Gowts Drain, Fos
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  34. Flood alert Lincolnshire East Coast Rivers LincolnshireGreat Eau, Long Eau, Woldgrift Drain
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  35. Flood alert The River Till LincolnshireRiver Till, Cricket Till
    Message

    High river levels this morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the morning of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  36. Flood alert Lower River Ancholme Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireRiver Ancholme
    Message

    Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the morning of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is likely and therefore flood warnings are expected to be issued from the afternoon of 28th February 2026. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Welland tributaries Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, RutlandRiver Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash
    Message

    Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the morning of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  38. Flood alert Witham in North Kesteven Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Witham
    Message

    Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the morning of 28 February 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  39. Flood alert River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Devon
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Smite. Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett could be impassable, with potentially dangerous depths of flood water. Areas around the River Devon could also be affected at Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe, Church Lane and Main Street in Muston. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Colston Bassett Gauge will rise until 16:00 on 28/02/2026. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  40. Flood warning Stainfield Beck in Stainfield LincolnshireStainfield Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. 
    Flooding is expected from the morning of 28 February 2026 . 
    Heavy rainfall is currently falling over the Stainfield Beck catchment and expected to continue for the next few hours. The Village Hall and cottages on Main Road in Stainfield are expected to be affected first. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. England’s current warnings come from the Environment Agency; Scotland’s come from SEPA Floodline. We check each every 15 minutes. Contains SEPA data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency and database right 2026. Used with permission. The history since 2006 covers Environment Agency warnings in England only. Welsh warnings come from Natural Resources Wales, checked every 15 minutes. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Reused under the Open Government Licence. For Northern Ireland nidirect.

The history is the Environment Agency’s record of every warning raised since 2006, which it publishes each quarter, joined to the warnings we have recorded live since. Each count is one warning or alert raised for one area; a warning that was later updated counts once. When a warning is removed that is not counted as a new warning. An area with no warnings on record can still flood.

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