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Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

1 flood warning and 9 flood alerts in force

Flooding is expected where a flood warning is in force. Act now to protect yourself and your property.

  • 0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
  • 1Flood warningFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 9Flood 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: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in NorfolkFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaFlood alert: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and MappletonFlood alert: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River EskFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood warning: North Sea coast at Hornsea
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

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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 81–120 of 2,186

  1. Flood warning Barlings Eau in Langworth LincolnshireBarlings Eau
    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 Barlings Eau catchment and expected to continue over the next few hours. Properties on Main Road in Langworth 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. 

     All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater LincolnshireBarlings Eau, Duckpool Catchwater
    Message

    Rising river levels this morning have led 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. 
    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
  3. Flood alert Rase and Upper Ancholme LincolnshireRiver Rase, River Ancholme
    Message

    Rising river levels this morning has led 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 .The A631 road at Bishopbridge is expected to be affected by flood water. 
    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
  4. Flood alert Louth Canal and Waithe Beck Lincolnshire, North East LincolnshireRiver Lud, Louth Canal, Waithe Beck
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 February 2026 . 
    "The River Lud in Louth will remain at a constant high level whilst the Flood Storage Reservoirs are in operation.
    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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  6. Flood alert East and West Glens Lincolnshire, RutlandRiver East Glen, River West Glen, River Tham
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 February 2026 . 
    "The River Bain will remain at a constant high level whilst the Flood Storage Reservoir is in operation.
    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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 27 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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 27 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 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  11. Flood alert Witham in South Kesteven Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, RutlandRiver Witham, Foston Beck All warnings here
  12. Flood alert Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System LincolnshireRiver Glen, Bourne Eau System All warnings here
  13. Flood alert River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Devon All warnings here
  14. Flood alert Minor watercourses of the South Forty Foot Drain LincolnshireSouth Forty Foot and tributaries All warnings here
  15. Flood alert East and West Glens Lincolnshire, RutlandRiver East Glen, River West Glen, River Tham All warnings here
  16. Flood alert Lower Welland Lincolnshire, PeterboroughRiver Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut All warnings here
  17. Flood alert Welland Valley Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland, West NorthamptonshireRiver Welland, River Jordan All warnings here
  18. Flood alert Witham in South Kesteven Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, RutlandRiver Witham, Foston Beck All warnings here
  19. Flood alert Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford LincolnshireKyme Eau, River Slea, Billinghay Skirth, Ruskington Beck, Old River Slea and Leasingham Beck All warnings here
  20. Flood warning River Trent at Girton Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Trent All warnings here
  21. Flood alert Witham in South Kesteven Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, RutlandRiver Witham, Foston Beck All warnings here
  22. Flood warning River Glen at Surfleet Reservoir during high tide periods LincolnshireRiver Glen All warnings here
  23. Flood alert Lincoln Watercourses LincolnshireRiver Witham, Sincil Dyke, Great Gowts Drain, Fos All warnings here
  24. Flood warning River Glen at Greatford LincolnshireRiver Glen All warnings here
  25. Flood alert Lower Welland Lincolnshire, PeterboroughRiver Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut All warnings here
  26. Flood alert Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford LincolnshireKyme Eau, River Slea, Billinghay Skirth, Ruskington Beck, Old River Slea and Leasingham Beck All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Louth Canal and Waithe Beck Lincolnshire, North East LincolnshireRiver Lud, Louth Canal, Waithe Beck All warnings here
  28. Flood alert River Idle in Nottinghamshire Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Idle All warnings here
  29. Flood alert Welland tributaries Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, RutlandRiver Welland, Medbourne Brook, Great Easton Brook, Eye Brook, River Chater, River Gwash All warnings here
  30. Flood alert Humber tributaries Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireButts Drain, Barrow Beck, East Halton Beck, Stallingborough North, Old Fleet Drain, Buck Beck All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System LincolnshireRiver Glen, Bourne Eau System All warnings here
  32. Flood alert Witham in North Kesteven Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Witham All warnings here
  33. Flood alert Minor watercourses of the South Forty Foot Drain LincolnshireSouth Forty Foot and tributaries All warnings here
  34. Flood alert East and West Glens Lincolnshire, RutlandRiver East Glen, River West Glen, River Tham All warnings here
  35. Flood alert Welland Valley Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland, West NorthamptonshireRiver Welland, River Jordan All warnings here
  36. Flood alert Witham in South Kesteven Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, RutlandRiver Witham, Foston Beck All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Rase and Upper Ancholme LincolnshireRiver Rase, River Ancholme All warnings here
  38. Flood alert Lower River Ancholme Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireRiver Ancholme All warnings here
  39. Flood alert Humber tributaries Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North LincolnshireButts Drain, Barrow Beck, East Halton Beck, Stallingborough North, Old Fleet Drain, Buck Beck All warnings here
  40. Flood alert Louth Canal and Waithe Beck Lincolnshire, North East LincolnshireRiver Lud, Louth Canal, Waithe Beck All warnings here

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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