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Bardney Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on River Witham
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Bardney today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 15:10:59 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bardney
Bardney
Village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England

Bardney is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish was 1,643 at the 2001 census increasing to 1,848 at the 2011 census. The village sits on the east bank of the River Witham, 9 miles (14 km) east of Lincoln.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bardney’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
15 Mar 2026 09:07 Flood Alert
Humber tributaries
14 Mar 2026 09:19 Flood Alert
Humber tributaries
14 Mar 2026 09:14 Flood Alert
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
14 Mar 2026 09:11 Flood Alert
The River Till
14 Mar 2026 09:07 Flood Alert
Lower River Ancholme
13 Mar 2026 15:17 Flood Alert
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston

The watercourse nearest Bardney

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Witham, about 10 m from the middle of Bardney's gauges. It flows into the Haven about 37 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Witham nearest the middle of Bardney's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Bardney

Bardney is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Witham, in Lincolnshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Witham is monitored by 1 station (Bardney). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Bardney. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The area of Branston Island; Properties along Branston Delph around Delph Road, Branston Fen, Branston Causeway and Branston Booths; Area from Langworth to Bardney along the Barlings Eau, Stainfield Beck and tributaries; River Witham and tributaires at Nocton Fen.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Bardney. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

It has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Bardney, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Bardney

Bardney gets about 605 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 59 mm; driest March, 36 mm). That is 48% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 3.1 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Bardney

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Snakeholme_Drain (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Barlings_Eau (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Barlings_Eau (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Barlings_Eau (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Reepham_Brook (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Branston_Island (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Barlings_Eau (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_North_Delph (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Short_Ferry (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Barlings Eau (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Carr Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Barlings Eau (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Bardney today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Bardney?

Bardney has river level monitoring on River Witham — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bardney?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Bardney flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 12 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2025. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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