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Revesby Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on West Fen Catchwater Drain
1 monitoring station
1 river
7 warning areas
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Flood risk in Revesby today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:32:50 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Revesby
Revesby
Village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England

Revesby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) south-east from Horncastle, 8 miles (13 km) east from Woodhall Spa and 14 miles (23 km) north from Boston, and on the A155. The parish includes the hamlet of Moorhouses 3 miles (5 km) to the south of Revesby village.

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

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Catchwater Drain, about 140 m from the middle of Revesby's gauges. It flows into West Fen Catchwater Drain about 160 m 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 Catchwater Drain nearest the middle of Revesby'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 Revesby

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

Monitoring Stations

The West Fen Catchwater Drain is monitored by 1 station (Revesby). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Revesby. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Areas near the East and West Fen Catchwater Drains and the Maud Foster Drain; Wider area at risk from the West Fen Catchwater and Stonebridge Drain ; Areas along Haltham Beck from Main Road and Wood Enderby Lane in Haltham to Wood Enderby; Areas along the River Bain near Haltham and Kirkby on Bain.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Revesby, 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 Revesby

Revesby gets about 664 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 68 mm; driest March, 41 mm). That is 43% 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), 3.0 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 Revesby

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 →

  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_West Fen Catchwater (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_West Fen Catchwater (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2019-06-11 — LNA_2019_06_West Fen Catchwater (Main river)
  • 2013-12-05 — LNA_2013_12_Tidal_Witham_Haven (Sea)
  • 1993-10-14 — LNA_1993_10_East Fen Catchwater (Main river)
  • 1981-04-26 — LNA_1981_04_East Fen Catchwater (Main river)
  • 1981-04-26 — LNA_1981_04_West Fen Catchwater (Main river)
  • 1981-04-26 — LNA_1981_04_Horncastle Canal (Main river)
  • 1953-01-31 — LNA_1953_01_Lincolnshire Coastline (Other)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Revesby today?

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

Which rivers affect Revesby?

Revesby has river level monitoring on West Fen Catchwater Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Revesby?

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 Revesby 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 2013. 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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