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Haslingfield Flooding

Cambridgeshire • Live river level monitoring on River Rhee
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Haslingfield today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 18:46:00 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Haslingfield
Haslingfield
Village in Cambridgeshire, England

Haslingfield (haiz-ling-field) is a village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, England. The village is about six miles south-west of Cambridge, between Harston, Barton and Barrington. The population in the 2001 census was 1,550 people living in 621 households, reducing at the 2011 Census to a population of 1,507 living in 626 households. The main streets in the village are called High Street and New Road and together they form an approximate circle around the Manor House. The village contains Haslingfield Primary School and All Saints Church.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Haslingfield’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
13 Mar 2026 09:31 Flood Alert
Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough
12 Mar 2026 16:12 Flood Alert
Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough
9 Mar 2026 13:11 Flood Warning
B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
8 Mar 2026 17:44 Flood Warning
B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
7 Mar 2026 15:06 Flood Warning
B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
6 Mar 2026 12:14 Flood Warning
North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice

Does it flood near Haslingfield?

Towns and villages near Haslingfield with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

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The watercourse nearest Haslingfield

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Cam, about 10 m from the middle of Haslingfield's gauges. It flows into the River Great Ouse about 30 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 Cam nearest the middle of Haslingfield'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 Haslingfield

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Rhee is monitored by 1 station (Haslingfield Burnt Mill). 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 Haslingfield. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Bury Road, Joscelynes, Sawston Road, London Road and Aylesford Way in Stapleford, Kings Mill Lane and Church Street in Great Shelford, and Riddy Close, Church Road and Cambridge Road in Hauxton; Mill Way in Grantchester, Grantchester Meadows, Newnham Road, Newnham Terrace, Granta Place, Laundress Lane, Silver Street, Queens Lane, Trinity College, St Johns College, Bridge Street, Magdalene Street and Thompsons Lane in Cambridge; River Cam from Stapleford to Waterbeach; Bin Brook at Newnham in Cambridge.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Haslingfield. None of the 3 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Haslingfield, 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 Haslingfield

Haslingfield gets about 557 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month August, 57 mm; driest March, 32 mm). That is 52% 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), 1.1 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 Haslingfield

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 →

  • 2001-10-21 — October 2001 (Main river)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)
  • 2001-01-01 — October 2001 (River)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Haslingfield today?

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

Which rivers affect Haslingfield?

Haslingfield has river level monitoring on River Rhee — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Haslingfield?

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 Haslingfield flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 3 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2001. 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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