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Thorpe Le Fallows Flooding

Lincolnshire • Live river level monitoring on River Till
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Thorpe Le Fallows today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:32:52 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Thorpe Le Fallows

Thorpe Le Fallows is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Till, in Lincolnshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Thorpe Le Fallows’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 Thorpe Le Fallows?

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

Saxilby · Torksey Lock · Skellingthorpe

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 Thorpe Le Fallows

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Till, about 20 m from the middle of Thorpe Le Fallows's gauges.

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 Till nearest the middle of Thorpe Le Fallows'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 Thorpe Le Fallows

Thorpe Le Fallows is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Till, in Lincolnshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Thorpe Le Fallows. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The River Till and its Tributaries upstream of the Till Washlands; Low lying areas around Saxilby and Skellingthorpe; The Fossdyke canal from Torksey Lock to Lincoln and the River Till from the Till Washlands. Tributaries may also affect Saxilby, Harby, Wigsley, and Skellingthorpe; Burton Waters including The Quays, Marine Walk, Ellisons Quay, Bridge Walk, Marine Approach and Park Lane.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Thorpe Le Fallows. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). 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 Thorpe Le Fallows, 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 Thorpe Le Fallows

Thorpe Le Fallows gets about 605 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month June, 64 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), 2.2 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 Thorpe Le Fallows

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_Till_Washlands (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_Till_Washlands (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_River_Till (Main river)
  • 2025-01-04 — LNA_2025_01_Fluvial_River_Till (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_River Till (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Till Washlands (Main river)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_River Till (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2024-01-02 — LNA_2024_01_Fluvial_Till Washlands (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_River Till (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_River Till (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Till Washlands (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Till Washlands (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 Thorpe Le Fallows today?

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

Which rivers affect Thorpe Le Fallows?

Thorpe Le Fallows has river level monitoring on River Till — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Thorpe Le Fallows?

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 Thorpe Le Fallows flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 18 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2025. 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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