Flood Alert Info - Cottenham Lode in Cambridgeshire

Cottenham Lode

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 .  Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. It is likely that we may need to issue more warning messages for a wider area, over the next few hours.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Don't put yourself or others at risk.  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising steadily in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding is possible today and overnight, 05/01/25. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours which will see river levels keep rising and could also lead to some surface water problems. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/25.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Drier conditions are forecast for the rest of the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Thursday 03/10/24.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light showers are expected today with drier conditions later on in the week. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Wednesday 02/10/24.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout this evening and tomorrow. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is expected this evening and tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue to rise. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 02/10/24.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are dropping but still remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode, including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further showery rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high [and could also lead to some surface water problems].. We do not expect the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 23/05/2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible today, 22/05/24. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode, including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further showers are forecast today but the forecast is then dry over the next few days. We do not expect the situation to escalate. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, 22/05/24.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are continuing to fall but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. The forecast is for no rainfall today, Saturday 24th February. There is potential for further rain tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, Saturday 24th February.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are continuing to fall but remain high in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is potential light rainfall forecast today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 24th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but still remain high. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is potential light rainfall forecast today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, Friday 23rd February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising steadily in response to the recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. There is more rain forecast throughout today, which will cause levels to continue to rise. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Friday 23rd February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels continue to fall after recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Today will be largely dry with sunny intervals. No significant rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 19th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are slowly falling in response to Saturday night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. The forecast is for drier conditions on Sunday evening through to Tuesday. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Monday 19th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising steadily in response to overnight rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is expected during Sunday morning though drier conditions are forecast for the rest of the day and into Monday. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 6pm today, Sunday 18th February.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light rainfall is possible over the next few days, but we do not expect to see an increase in levels. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Monday 12th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain high in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Light rainfall is possible over the next few days, but we do not expect to see an increase in levels. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Monday 12th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels have risen again in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is possible over the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Sunday 11th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are continuing to fall but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, Sunday 11th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but reamain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is possible. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Saturday 10th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels remain high in response to rainfall on Thursday 8th February, and are responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is expected. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, Saturday 10th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are high in response to rainfall yesterday and last night. Levels rose overnight, but they are now beginning to drop. Levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible and will remain so throughout today. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, Friday 9th February 2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. No further rain is forecast in the next few days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 06/01/2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising steadily in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation. We will update this message by 5pm today, 05/01/2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels remain responsive following heavy rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. The forecast is for further rainfall this evening, and into Friday. River levels will react again. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation.  We will update this message by 10am tomorrow, 05/01/2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are reacting quickly, and rising sharply in response to rainfall from Storm Henk. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further rainfall is expected through today which will keep river levels high. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and not expecting it to escalate. We will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 03/01/2024.

Cottenham Lode

River levels have fallen but remain responsive to further rainfall. There is potential for further showers this morning, 12/12/23 and tomorrow. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall today, 11/12/23, however further showers are possible tomorrow and into Wednesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall today, 11/12/23, however further showers are possible tomorrow and into Wednesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Flooding may be possible over the next few days. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for no significant rainfall tomorrow, 11/12/23, however rain is possible on Tuesday. This further rain could see river levels begin to rise again as the catchment is saturated. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling but remain responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout today, 10/12/23. The forecast is for another band of rain to come across this morning, which may keep the river levels high as the catchment is saturated. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 6pm today, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are reacting quickly and rising sharply in response to the rainfall this morning, 09/12/23. Flooding is possible over the next few hours and into this evening, 09/12/23. The forecast is for another band of rain to come across tomorrow morning, 10/12/23, which may keep the river levels high. Areas most at risk are around Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 9am tomorrow, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

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.

Cottenham Lode

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.

Cottenham Lode

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.

Cottenham Lode

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.

Cottenham Lode

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at both the Girton and Oakington river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/23, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels have risen at the Girton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/2023. Flooding is affecting Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes

Cottenham Lode

River levels are falling at the Oakington but still high at Girton river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. No further rainfall is expected tonight. We expect river levels to start falling tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/09/2021, or as the situation changes.

Cottenham Lode

River levels are rising at the Oakington river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 14/09/2021. We expect flooding to affect Cottenham Lode including Oakington Brook, Wash Pit Brook and Beck Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 14/09/2021, or as the situation changes.