Flood Alert Info - River Steeping
Area Description
River Steeping between Tetford and Wainfleet, including Stockwith Mill, Partney, Croft and Wainfleet. Tributaries may also affect Great Steeping.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 15:49
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels remain high in the River Steeping catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rain showers are forecast today, Friday 23rd February which will likely result in some continued flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 17:00 on 24/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:50
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping River is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening on Thursday 22nd February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 17:00 on Friday 23rd February 2024 or before if the situation changes. Please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 to check if this Flood Alert has been removed or look online www.gov.uk/flood
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This has caused the Steeping River to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 12/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:06
River Steeping, River Lymn
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This has caused the Steeping River to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 11/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
Within the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping River is rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Friday 9th February 2024 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside homes isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 10/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:41
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping River is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening on Thursday 8th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside homes isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 09/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:26
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 05/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:16
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. Flood Warnings are currently in force. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 04/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:58
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Tuesday 2nd January, onwards. Further rainfall is forecast today so we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes. Please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 to check if this Flood Alert has been removed or look online www.gov.uk/flood
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:18
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Sunday 31st December onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes. Please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 to check if this Flood Alert has been removed or look online at www.gov.uk/flood
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 13:43
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping catchment. Further rainfall is forecast for today, Sunday 10 December, and we expect the river levels to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 13:00 on 11 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 12:15
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping catchement. Further rainfall is forecast for today, 09 December, and we expect the river levels to rise again. Another band of rainfall is expected tomorrow, 10 December, and river levels are expected to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 10 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 12:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping catchment. No further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 8th December, however further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow Saturday 9th December. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 09/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:42
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping area. Further rainfall is forecasted today, Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall throughout this afternoon and evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 08/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 12:28
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping area. Further rainfall is forecasted during the day on Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall after midday. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 07/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 11:50
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping area. This means that the Steeping River remains high, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Tuesday 5th December onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 06/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 11:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping area. This means that the Steeping River is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Monday, 4th December onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 12:00 on 05/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 16:28
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen some heavy rainfall. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river, from the early hours of the morning on Sunday 5th November. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, but we are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes. Please call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, to check when this Flood Alert has been removed, or look online www.gov.uk/flood
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 10:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and are expected to remain high throughout Friday 27th of October. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 09:00
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and are expected to remain high throughout Thursday 26th of October with further rain forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 11:05
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels remain high due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet and further rainfall that occurred on Tuesday 24th October. River levels to remain high throughout Wednesday 25th of October. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 08:57
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Further rainfall is forecast throughout today, Tuesday 24th October, with the heaviest rainfall forecast late morning. Catchments are expected to react and river levels rise throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 05:16
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire on Friday 20th October resulted in high river levels, which will remain high today Monday 23rd October and for the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:44
River Steeping, River Lymn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 12:46
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rainfall during Saturday, 6th February, continues to make its way down the River Steeping. River levels will remain high today, Sunday 7th February, and throughout the next few days. We are aware of overtopping in Church Street in Wainfleet. River levels are slowly coming down and we do not expect to issue any Flood Warnings today, Sunday 7th February. However, the flood alert will remain in place today, as there is further potential snow or rain forecast for tomorrow. We do not currently expect this to cause levels to rise significantly, but we will continue to monitor the situation. We have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday, 8th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 12:27
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is likely and therefore flood warnings are expected to be issued for Lady Waths Beck. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 12:03
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steepig is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is likely and therefore flood warnings are expected to be issued for Lady Waths Beck. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 15:03
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last week we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area which means that the River Steeping remains high. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 19:29
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last week we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area and further rainfall is forecast tonight, Thursday 28th January 2021. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river overnight tonight Thursday 28 January 2021 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 20:34
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping has risen, which will lead to continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening Friday, 15th January onwards. There is more rainfall forecast for tomorrow, Saturday 16th January, and we will being monitoring the river levels response. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 09:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now Friday, 15th January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Saturday, 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 13:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on Thursday, 14th January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Friday, 15th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 15:53
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 36 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over the Steeping River area. This means that the rivers are now rising. The River Steeping will remain high today, Thursday, 24th December and for a few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely, and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Friday, 25th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 22:05
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over the River Steeping area. This means that the rivers are now rising. The River Steeping will remain high from the evening of Wednesday, 23rd December onwards. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely, and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Thursday, 24th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:29
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the weekend we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area which has fallen on already saturated catchments and a further band of rain is continuing to fall this morning Monday 24th February. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of 24th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued but we continue to monitor the situation very closely until this current rain has passed through. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by Tuesday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:24
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area which has fallen on already saturated catchments. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning on Sunday 23rd February onwards. A further band of rain is expected overnight into Monday morning and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by Monday 24th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the weekend river levels rose on the Steeping River at Partney as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. This led to exceptionally high river levels and flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. The forecast for the next few days is improving, however, we will continue to review the situation in the area incident room and will update this message tomorrow, Tuesday 18th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:33
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels have risen on the Steeping River at Partney as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Sunday 16th February. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. We are monitoring the situation in the area incident room and will update this message and issue further alerts and warnings as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Monday the 17th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:22
River Steeping, River Lymn
River levels are forecast to rise on the Steeping River at Partney as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis overnight. Leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river overnight and into Sunday 16th February. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be issued overnight into the morning. We are monitoring the situation in the area incident room overnight and will update this message and issue further alerts and warnings as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Sunday the 16th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 09:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
Following overnight rainfall, levels in the River Steeping are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Sunday 12th January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Monday 13th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 13:31
River Steeping, River Lymn
Recent heavy rainfall means that the River Steeping is remains high, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Saturday 21st December, onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely, and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Sunday 22nd December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:13
River Steeping, River Lymn
Recent heavy rainfall means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river this afternoon, Friday December 20th onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely, and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Saturday 21th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 22:31
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening on Thursday 12th onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday 13th, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 04:39
River Steeping, River Lymn
Levels in the River Lymn and Steeping River remain high following heavy rainfall over Lincolnshire. This will lead to the flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the afternoon on Friday, 29th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2019 10:45
River Steeping, River Lymn
Levels in the River Lymn and Steeping River remain high following heavy rainfall over Lincolnshire. This will lead to the flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday, 29th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 19:07
River Steeping, River Lymn
Levels in the River Lymn and Steeping River remain high following heavy rainfall over Lincolnshire. This will lead to the flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Thursday 27th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 11:38
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over Lincolnshire and in the Steeping Catchment. This means that the River Lymn and Steeping River are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Wednesday 27th November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 17:36
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping area. This means that the River Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening on Thursday 14th of November onwards. Burgh Sluice gates are open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2019 11:08
River Steeping, River Lymn
Levels in the Steeping River remain high but stable following recent rainfall. This will continue to cause the flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river for the next few days. Additional light showers are expected over the next few days however our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Wednesday 13th November or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2019 18:42
River Steeping, River Lymn
Levels in the Steeping River remain high but stable following recent rainfall. This will continue to cause the flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river for the next few days. Additional showers are expected over the next few days however our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday 12th November or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2019 11:56
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 12 hours we have seen a further 15mm of rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping River in the upper catchment is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on Monday 11 November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2019 19:43
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 36hrs we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This caused the Steeping River in the upper catchment to rise, causing continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from Friday 8th November onwards. The River levels have started to lower and no further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2019 07:27
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 36hrs we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This caused the Steeping River in the upper catchment to rise, causing continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from today, Friday 8th November onwards. The River levels have started to lower, further light showers are forecast for today, however it is an improving situation. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2019 16:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping River in the upper catchment is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on Thursday 7th November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Burgh Sluice gates are locked open to allow maximum volumes of water to discharge out to sea to help ensure levels within Wainfleet remain as low as possible. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2019 12:12
River Steeping, River Lymn
We have recently seen heavy rainfall over the River Steeping catchment. This has caused flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Although river levels are now falling, we expect them to remain high for the next few days. We have been actively maintaining the winter retention levels over the last few days to create capacity and to allow pumping inflows. The gates at the control structure on the Steeping River are fully open to allow flood flows to discharge out to sea, although this is affected by tide lock conditions. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the evening of Monday 28th October, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2019 21:29
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Steeping catchment. This means that the rivers remain high, which has caused flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. No further rain is forecast over the next 48 hours and although now falling we expect the rivers to remain high for the next few days. We have been actively maintaining the winter retention levels over the last few days to create capacity and to allow pumping inflows. The gates at the control structure on the Steeping River are fully open to allow flood flows to discharge out to sea. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2019 01:28
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rivers Steeping and Lymn areas. This means that the rivers are now high, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. We have been actively maintaining the winter retention levels over the last few days to create capacity. The gates at the control structure on the Steeping River are fully open to allow flood flows to discharge out to sea. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated during Sunday or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 13:07
River Steeping, River Lymn
The last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Rivers Steeping and Lymn areas. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on 26/10/2019 onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. We have been actively maintaining the winter retention levels over the last few days to create capacity. The gates at the control structure on the Steeping River are fully open to allow flood flows to discharge out to sea. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Saturday or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2019 06:41
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Steeping River area. This means that the Steeping is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river into Tuesday morning. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking local conditions. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2019 15:00
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain in June across Lincolnshire caused the flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief Channel. Environment Agency contractors are on site and piling work has started. Residents are encouraged to sign up to the Flood Warning Service online or by ringing Floodline.
Some rain fell overnight but the River Steeping has not responded significantly. The flood alert will remain in place while piling works are completed. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2019 04:53
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain in June across Lincolnshire caused the flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief Channel. Environment Agency contractors are on site and piling work is expected to continue today. A command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. Residents are encouraged to sign up to the Flood Warning Service online or by ringing Flood line. Heavy and thundery showers are possible this morning. Details on the forecast are still currently uncertain. If river levels rise, we will re-issue this Flood Alert to make residents aware. If conditions deteriorate further we will issue a Flood Warning, which will indicate a risk of flooding to homes. Our staff are in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jun 2019 20:49
River Steeping, River Lymn
"Heavy rain in June across Lincolnshire caused the flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief Channel. Environment Agency contractors are on site and piling work is expected to start today. A command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. Residents are encouraged to sign up to the Flood Warning Service online or by ringing Floodline.
Heavy and thundery showers are possible overnight and into tomorrow morning. Details on the forecast are still uncertain. If river levels rise, we will re-issue this Flood Alert to make residents aware. If conditions deteriorate further we will issue a Flood Warning, which will indicate a risk of flooding to homes. Our staff are in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jun 2019 08:13
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain in June across Lincolnshire caused the flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Environment Agency contractors are on site and piling work is expected to start today. A command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. Flood Warnings in the catchment have been lifted but residences are encouraged to sign up to the Flood Warning Service online or Environment Agency Community Information Officers, who are in Wainfleet, can assist in signing up. Heavy and thundery showers are possible this afternoon with further heavy thundery rain overnight and into tomorrow morning. Details on the forecast are still uncertain. If further flooding is expected then flood warnings will be issued. Our staff are in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jun 2019 12:42
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain in June across Lincolnshire caused the flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Environment Agency contractors are on site and piling work is expected to start on Monday. A command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. Flood Warnings in the catchment have been lifted but residents are encouraged to sign up to the Flood Warning Service online or Environment Agency Community Information Officers who are in Wainfleet and can assist in signing up. Further rainfall is possible during today and into next week, details in the forecast are still uncertain. If further flooding is expected then flood warnings will be issued. Our staff are in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2019 12:13
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused the now improving flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid assisted in stemming the flow from the river and a command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum took the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and most vulnerable in Wainfleet but this has been lifted and Flood Warnings have been removed. There may be standing water for a number of days. Further rainfall is possible from Sunday afternoon into next week, details are still uncertain. If further flooding is expected then flood warnings will be issued again. Our staff are in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jun 2019 17:28
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused the now improving flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid assisted in stemming the flow from the river and a command centre is set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. River levels continue to fall and only light rain is forecast for Saturday. Further properties are not expected to be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum took the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet but this has now been lifted and Flood Warnings have been removed. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated Saturday or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jun 2019 03:10
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. A temporary repair has been implemented and is holding well. A command centre has been set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. River levels continue to drop slowly, very little rain has fallen overnight and only light rain is forecast for today, Friday 21st June. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated throughout the day or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2019 17:09
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an on going flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river and a command centre has been set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. River levels continue to fall slowly and only light rain is forecast for today. Levels will however remain high for the next few days, and it is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum took the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated throughout the day or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2019 06:54
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an on going flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river and a command centre has been set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. River levels continue to fall slowly and only light rain is forecast for today. Levels will however remain high for the next few days, and it is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum took the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated throughout the day or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jun 2019 23:17
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly and are not expected to react following lighter than expected rainfall this evening. They will however remain high for the next few days, and it is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated in the morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jun 2019 15:30
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The Steeping River breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 140 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly, however they will remain very high for the next few days. Further rainfall with possible thunderstorms is forecast for today. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated tonight or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jun 2019 04:35
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly, however they will remain very high for the next few days. Further rainfall with possible thunderstorms is forecast for today. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2019 17:20
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly, however they will remain very high for the next few days and further rainfall is forecast tonight and into tomorrow with the possibility of thunderstorms. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2019 09:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly, however they will remain very high for the next few days and further rainfall is forecast over today, overnight and into tomorrow. Our staff are out in the area assisting the Military, Emergency Services and Council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2019 01:19
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire has caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties are flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly however they will remain very high for the next few days. Our staff are out in the area assisting the military, emergency services and council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jun 2019 16:13
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire has caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties are flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly however they will remain very high for the next few days. Our staff are out in the area assisting the military, emergency services and council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jun 2019 04:25
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain last week across Lincolnshire has caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties are flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly however they will remain very high for the next few days. Our staff are out in the area assisting the military, emergency services and council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jun 2019 15:35
River Steeping, River Lymn
Heavy rain this week across Lincolnshire has caused an ongoing flooding incident in Wainfleet. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel. Around 130 properties are flooded in Wainfleet. Military aid has assisted in stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are falling slowly however they will remain very high for the next few days. Our staff are out in the area assisting the military, emergency services and council. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jun 2019 05:02
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week across Lincolnshire there is ongoing flooding throughout the River Steeping catchment. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel causing flooding in Wainfleet, where around 130 properties are flooded. Military aid has assisted with stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are expected to remain very high for the next few days, with low lying land and roads the most likely to be affected. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jun 2019 20:24
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week across Lincolnshire there is ongoing flooding throughout the River Steeping catchment. The River Steeping has breached river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel causing flooding in Wainfleet, where around 100 properties are flooded. Military aid is assisting with stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are expected to remain very high for the next few days, with low lying land and roads the most likely to be affected. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jun 2019 07:17
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week across Lincolnshire there is ongoing flooding throughout the River Steeping catchment. The River Steeping has breach river defences along the Wainfleet Relief channel causing flooding in Wainfleet, where around 100 properties are flooded. Military aid is assisting with stemming the flow from the river. There is a command centre set up at the Fire and Rescue building in Wainfleet. It is possible that further properties could be affected. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. River levels are expected to remain very high for the next few days, with low lying land and roads the most likely to be affected. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jun 2019 15:49
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week which has affected Lincolnshire there is now an ongoing incident at Wainfleet after a breach in the River Steeping.
In total 156 properties are confirmed flooded from both river and surface water. It is likely that the number of properties affected could increase in the coming hours.
The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. There is a command centre that has been established in the town centre. Military aid is supporting to assist with stemming the flow from the river. River levels remain very high in the River Steeping. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jun 2019 07:01
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week which has affected Lincolnshire there is now an on-going incident at Wainfleet after a breach in the River Steeping.
In total 77 properties are confirmed flooded from both river and surface water. It is likely that the number of properties affected could increase in the coming hours.
The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. There is a command centre has been established in the town centre. Military aid is supporting to assist with stemming the flow from the river. River levels remain very high in the River Steeping. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jun 2019 05:58
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week which has affected Lincolnshire there is now a developing incident at Wainfleet after a breach in the River Steeping.
In total 77 properties are confirmed flooded, 21 from river and 56 from surface water.
There is a control point in the town where it is likely that the number of properties affected could increase significantly in the coming hours.
The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet.
The total number of properties flooded in Wainfleet is likely to increase in the coming hours and military aid is supporting to assist with stemming the flow of the river Steeping.
River levels remain very high in the River Steeping. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 19:48
River Steeping, River Lymn
Due to the heavy rain this week which has affected Lincolnshire there is now a developing incident at Wainfleet after a breach in the River Steeping. In total 77 properties are confirmed flooded, 21 from river and 56 from surface water. There is a control point in the town where it is likely that the number of properties affected could increase significantly in the coming hours. The Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum has taken the decision to evacuate the highest risk areas and the most vulnerable in Wainfleet. The total number of properties flooded in Wainfleet is likely to increase in the coming hours and military aid has been approved to assist with stemming the flow of the river Steeping. Rainfall has passed through for the day (Thursday 13th June). River levels remain very high in the River Steeping but appear to be levelling.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 13:17
River Steeping, River Lymn
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon across Lincolnshire and the River Steeping catchment. This will cause the rivers to remain high. There will be some expected flooding of low lying land and roads with the potential for further flooding. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the rest of the week as the rainfall is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated as the situation changes. A Flood Warning has been issued for River Steeping in Wainfleet All Saints and for the Great Steeping and Firsby.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 04:54
River Steeping, River Lymn
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning across Lincolnshire and the River Steeping catchment. This will cause the rivers to remain high. There will be some expected flooding of low lying land and roads with the potential for further flooding. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the rest of the week as the rainfall is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated as the situation changes. A Flood Warning has been issued for River Steeping in Wainfleet All Saints and for the Great Steeping and Firsby.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 08:25
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen persistent heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire and River Steeping catchment. This has caused the rivers to rise and will remain high. There will be some expected flooding of low lying land and roads. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the rest of the week as the rainfall is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated as the situation changes. A Flood Warning has been issued for River Steeping in Wainfleet All Saints.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 00:20
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hrs we have seen persistent heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire and River Steeping catchment. This has caused the rivers to rise and will remain high overnight. There will be some expected flooding of low lying land and roads. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the rest of the week as the rainfall is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. We are constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated as the situation changes. A Flood Warning has been issued for River Steeping in Wainfleet All Saints.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 08:22
River Steeping, River Lymn
Over the last 24 hours we have seen persistent heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire and the River Steeping catchment. This means that the rivers are now rising and will continue to rise during the day. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected in the area from this morning on Tuesday 11 June and for the rest of the week. We expect the river to remain high throughout today and the rest of the week as the rainfall is forecast to continue for the next couple of days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels, flood defences and have staff in the field checking for and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated as the situation changes.