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Billinghay Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on Billinghay Skirth
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Billinghay today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-09-12 11:19:34 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Billinghay
Billinghay
Village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England

Billinghay is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Sleaford, and lies on the B1189 Walcott road near its junction with the A153. Just south of the village towards Sleaford is North Kyme. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,808, increasing to 2,190 at the 2011 census, increasing to 2,203 at the 2021 census.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Billinghay Skirth 1 station
Billinghay ▬ Steady
12 Sep 10:45 • High: 2.24m
0.46m
Recent Flood Events
15 Mar 2026 09:07 Warning no longer in force
Humber tributaries
14 Mar 2026 09:19 Flood alert
Humber tributaries
14 Mar 2026 09:14 Warning no longer in force
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
14 Mar 2026 09:11 Warning no longer in force
The River Till
14 Mar 2026 09:07 Warning no longer in force
Lower River Ancholme
13 Mar 2026 15:17 Flood alert
Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Billinghay

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

Monitoring Stations

The Billinghay Skirth is monitored by 1 station (Billinghay). 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 Billinghay. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Area between Anwick, North Kyme, South Kyme, Tattershall Bridge and Chapel Hill; Properties at risk of breach to low lying land between Timberland and Billinghay; Tributaries of the lower River Witham including Billinghay Skirth, Ruskington Beck and River Slea including Blankney, North and South Kyme, Ruskington and Sleaford; Properties at risk from the River Witham including Timberland Delph, Car Dyke, and Billinghay Skirth.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Billinghay. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Billinghay, 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.

Recorded floods near Billinghay

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Preston_Fen
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Billinghay (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Preston_Fen (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Dorrington Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Carr Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Dorrington Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Farroway Drain (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Dorrington Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Farroway Drain (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Timberland Delph (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Dorrington Dyke (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Farroway Drain (Main river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Billinghay today?

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

Which rivers affect Billinghay?

Billinghay has river level monitoring on Billinghay Skirth — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Billinghay?

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 Billinghay flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 10 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2025. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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