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Langworth Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on Barlings Eau
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Langworth today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:51 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Langworth
Village in Lincolnshire, England

Langworth is a small village in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 6 miles (10 km) north-east from the city and county town of Lincoln, and on the A158 Lincoln to Skegness road. It is in the civil parish of Barlings.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Langworth’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 Langworth

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Barlings Eau, about 10 m from the middle of Langworth's gauges. It flows into Old River Witham about 7.7 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 Barlings Eau nearest the middle of Langworth'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Langworth

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

Monitoring Stations

The Barlings Eau is monitored by 1 station (Langworth). 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 Langworth. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Langworth including the Main Street and Scothern Lane; Area from Langworth to Short Ferry along the Barlings Eau; Barlings Eau and tributaries from Langworth to Short Ferry and Duckpool Catchwater from Gautby to Stixwould. Tribs from Langworth to Short Ferry and Duckpool Catchwater from Gautby to Stixwould. Including Welton, Dunholme and Scothern.; Areas near the Welton Beck in Welton and Dunholme.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 8 storm overflows within 5km of Langworth. None of the 8 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Langworth, 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 Langworth

Langworth gets about 622 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month June, 62 mm; driest March, 37 mm). That is 47% 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), 1.3 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 Langworth

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_Reepham_Brook (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 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_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_Barlings Eau (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Barlings Eau (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 Langworth today?

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

Which rivers affect Langworth?

Langworth has river level monitoring on Barlings Eau — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Langworth?

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 Langworth flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 25 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1981. 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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