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Newton Flooding

North Northamptonshire • Live river level monitoring on River Ise
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Newton today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:33:22 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Newton

Newton is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Ise, in North Northamptonshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Newton’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
3 Mar 2026 09:38 Flood Alert
Middle Nene
2 Mar 2026 14:35 Flood Alert
Middle Nene
2 Mar 2026 11:31 Flood Alert
Welland Valley
1 Mar 2026 15:12 Flood Alert
Welland Valley
1 Mar 2026 15:10 Flood Alert
Middle Nene
1 Mar 2026 10:59 Flood Alert
Harpers Brook and Willow Brook

Does it flood near Newton?

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

Kettering · Corby

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Newton

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Ise, about 30 m from the middle of Newton's gauges. It flows into the River Nene about 24 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 Ise nearest the middle of Newton'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 Newton

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Newton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Geddington including Queen Street, Bridge Street and Maltings Lane; Kettering including Stratfield Way, Farnborough Close, Hinwick Close, Kettering Business Park and Pytchley Lodge Industrial Estate; Properties on Chapel Lane, The Jamb, Tunwell Lane, Boon Walk, Meeting Lane, Waterside Lane, Stanion Lane, The Grove and Geddington Road.; River Ise and Tributaries between Clipston and Wellingborough and Alledge Brook between Grafton Underwood and Thrapston. Tributaries may also affect Kettering, Burton Latimer, and Wellingborough.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 10 storm overflows within 5km of Newton. None of the 8 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (2 have no live status right now). 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 Newton, 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 Newton

Newton gets about 672 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 69 mm; driest March, 42 mm). That is 42% 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), 1.6 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 Newton

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 →

  • 1998-04-09 — LNA_1998_April_River Ise (Main river)
  • 1998-04-09 — LNA_1998_April_River Nene_d/s Northampton (Main river)
  • 1998-04-09 — LNA_1998_April_Harpers Brook_Great Oakley (Main river)
  • 1947-03-16 — LNA_1947_March_River Nene_d/s Northampton (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 Newton today?

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

Which rivers affect Newton?

Newton has river level monitoring on River Ise — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Newton?

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 Newton 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 1998. 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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