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Stonebridge Drain Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Stonebridge Drain today: Warning

Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain at Sibsey (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:46:04 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Stonebridge Drain

Stonebridge Drain is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain, in Lincolnshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

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

Does it flood near Stonebridge Drain?

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

Leake Commonside · Old Leake · Butterwick · Boston · Wrangle · Frampton

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 Stonebridge Drain

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Stone Bridge Drain, about 20 m from the middle of Stonebridge Drain's gauges. It flows into Cowbridge Drain about 3.9 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 Stone Bridge Drain nearest the middle of Stonebridge Drain'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 Stonebridge Drain

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

Monitoring Stations

The Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain is monitored by 1 station (Sibsey). 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 Stonebridge Drain. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Tidal flooding in areas to the North of Boston, including Frithville, Fishtoft Drove, Hilldyke and Boston Long Hedges; Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Wainfleet All Saints to Langrick, including Friskney, Stickney and Sibsey; Properties at risk of river flooding from the River Witham and tidal flooding from the sea in the North of Boston to Cowbridge; Wider area at risk from the West Fen Catchwater and Stonebridge Drain .

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Stonebridge Drain. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. 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 Stonebridge Drain, 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 Stonebridge Drain

Stonebridge Drain gets about 604 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month August, 62 mm; driest March, 35 mm). That is 48% 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), 2.3 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 Stonebridge Drain

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 →

  • 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_Stonebridge Drain (Main river)
  • 1981-04-26 — LNA_1981_04_West Fen Catchwater (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 Stonebridge Drain today?

Current verdict: Warning. Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain at Sibsey (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Which rivers affect Stonebridge Drain?

Stonebridge Drain has river level monitoring on Maud Foster/Stonebridge Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Stonebridge Drain?

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 Stonebridge Drain flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent 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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