Flood Warning issued on 26 Dec 2020 16:42
River Welland
Heavy rain has fallen across the River Welland catchment over the past few days. Drier conditions are expected for the rest of today. River levels have peaked upstream and flood water is still making its way down the catchment. As a result we are expecting properties in Market Deeping to continue to be affected throughout today, Saturday 26th December. Levels are expected to start receeding overnight however there is more rain forecast Sunday and Monday. Low lying properties near the river are most at risk. Stay safe, and be aware of your local surroundings. Avoid riverside paths and please stay away from river embankments and flood water. We are monitoring the situation, and have staff in the area checking flood defences, clearing blockages, and assisting the Emergency Services and Council. This message will be updated again on Sunday 27th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2020 18:55
River Welland
Heavy rain has fallen across the River Welland catchment over the past few days. Drier conditions are expected for the rest of today. River levels have peaked upstream and flood water is still making its way down the catchment. As a result we are expecting properties in Market Deeping to continue to be affected throughout today, Friday 25th December. Levels are expected to start receeding overnight however there is more rain forecast Sunday and Monday. Low lying properties near the river are most at risk. Stay safe, and be aware of your local surroundings. Avoid riverside paths and please stay away from river embankments and flood water. We are monitoring the situation, and have staff in the area checking flood defences, clearing blockages, and assisting the Emergency Services and Council. This message will be updated again on Saturday 26th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2020 16:15
River Welland
Heavy rain has been falling on the River Welland catchment over the last two days with further light showers expected during the rest of today. Rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in the Market Deeping area. We now expect properties in Market Deeping to be affected from this afternoon and into the night of 24 December. Low lying properties near the river are most at risk. Stay safe and aware of your local surroundings, and avoid contact with flood water, riverside paths, and please stay away from river embankments. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message by 25 December, or as the situation changes.