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Sutton Gault Flooding

Cambridgeshire • Live river level monitoring on River Great Ouse
1 monitoring station
1 river
3 warning areas
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Flood risk in Sutton Gault today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-23 23:28:46 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Sutton Gault
Village in Cambridgeshire, England

Sutton or Sutton-in-the-Isle is a village and civil parish in the county of Cambridgeshire in England, near the city of Ely. The "in-the-Isle" suffix refers to the fact that the village is part of the Isle of Ely, once an island in the Fens and also an administrative county until 1965.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Great Ouse 1 station
Sutton Gault ▼ Falling
23 Aug 23:00 • High: 2.80m
0.67m
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13 Mar 2026 09:31 Warning no longer in force
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6 Mar 2026 12:14 Warning no longer in force
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Flood News
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Flood Monitoring in Sutton Gault

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Great Ouse is monitored by 1 station (Sutton Gault). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 3 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Sutton Gault. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Benwick, Ramsey, Earith, Chatteris, Doddington, Wimblington, March, Welches Dam, Purls Bridge and Manea; Cottenham, Haddenham, Sutton, Wilingham, Stretham, Landbeach, Wilburton, Waterbeach, Over, Hollywell-cum-Needingworth; Overcote Road Horseware, Fen End and Hitherford in Over, Needingworth Road in Bluntisham and High Street, Marina Drive, Kingfisher Court, The Waterhaven and Earith Bridge in Earith.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 8 storm overflows within 5km of Sutton Gault. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Sutton Gault, 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.

Recorded floods near Sutton Gault

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 1998-04-09 — LNA_1998_April_River Nene_d/s Northampton (river)
  • 1998-01-01 — Easter 1998 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — March 1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — March 1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — March 1947 (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Sutton Gault today?

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

Which rivers affect Sutton Gault?

Sutton Gault has river level monitoring on River Great Ouse — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Sutton Gault?

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 Sutton Gault flooded before?

Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the Cambridgeshire area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.

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