Flood Alert Info - Lower Welland
Area Description
Lower Welland and other watercourses from Stamford to Spalding, including Market Deeping and Spalding.
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
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 18:17
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels in the River Welland remain high following recent heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area, 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 on Friday 29th November, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 15:59
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels in the River Welland remain high following recent heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area, 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 on Thursday 28th November, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 13:31
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels in the River Welland remain high following recent heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area, 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 on Wednesday 27th November, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 09:22
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Monday 25th November 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 on Tuesday 26th November, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 14:44
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 05/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 16:42
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 04/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 13:15
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 03/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 16:42
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 02/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 12:20
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 01/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 13:12
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 30/09/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 15:53
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels on the River Welland remain high as a result of recent rainfall, which has led 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 29/09/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 17:00
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River Welland has risen, 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 outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't currently 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 28/09/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 12:50
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from Thursday 26th September 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 currently 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 27/09/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 17:41
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Wednesday 25/09/2024 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 currently 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 26/09/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:38
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland area in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. No further rainfall is forecast today, Sunday 25th February however some continued flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible. 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 12:00 on 26/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 12:02
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland area in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. No further rainfall is forecast today, Saturday 24th February however some continued flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible. 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 12:00 on 25/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:40
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland 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 15:33
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
We have seen heavy rainfall today Thursday 22nd February in the Lower Welland catchment, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses 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 23/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 16:01
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and so we expect the river to remain high 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 22/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 11:41
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and so we expect the river to remain high 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 21/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 11:42
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower Welland catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and so we expect the river to remain high 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 14:00 on 20/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:22
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the Lower Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Monday, 19th February 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 17:00 on 20/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:49
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the River Welland has been rising, 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 08:00
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Saturday 10th February 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 17:00 on 11/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 13:36
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses 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 16:00 on 07/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 14:57
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been 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 16:00 on 06/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 15:25
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been 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 16:00 on 05/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:07
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been 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 16:00 on 04/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 15:46
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, Tuesday 2nd January, so we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses 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 16:00 on 03/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 13:09
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Welland area. This has caused the River Welland to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast today Monday 1st January and tomorrow Tuesday 2nd January. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. 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 16:00 on 02/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 14:32
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the River Welland area. This has caused the River Welland to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast today Sunday 31st December, and tomorrow Monday 1st January. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. 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 16:00 on 01/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 13:21
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland area with further rainfall forecast overnight tonight Saturday 30th December. This means that the River Welland is rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Saturday 30th 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 16:00 on 31/12/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 12:52
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high in the Lower River Welland area following recent persistent rainfall. Following a generally dry day today, further rain is forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday 12 December, and we expect 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 12 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 11:00
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the lower River Welland area. 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 12:54
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall over the lower River Welland area. 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 15:54
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the lower Welland area. 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 16:00 on 09/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:19
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland 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 13:21
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland 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 13:46
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, 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 14:00 on 06/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 07:45
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
We have seen further heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area yesterday. River levels have risen again and will remain high throughout Sunday 05 November and for the next few days. This will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 08:08
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the River levels have risen, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 02:28
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
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 25 Oct 2023 09:48
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
River levels remain high following rainfall associated with Storm Babet, and further rainfall throughout 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 07:12
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
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 16:28
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Heavy rainfall 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 23 Oct 2023 10:07
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
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 22 Oct 2023 02:13
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
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 2 Feb 2021 13:38
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last week we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland has risen and we expect it to remain high throughout the next few days. This may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Tuesday 2nd February onwards. 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 monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated on Wednesday 3rd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 12:57
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last week we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland has risen and we expect it to remain high throughout the next few days. This may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today Monday 1st February onwards. 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 monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 16:44
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last week we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland has risen and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. This may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today Sunday, 31st January 2021 onwards. 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 monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Monday 1st February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 18:57
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland has risen and we expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days. This may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today Saturday 30th January 2021 onwards. 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 monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Sunday 31st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:36
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today Friday, 29th 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. 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. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 13:26
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area, with no further rainfall forecast for today, Sunday, 17th January. River levels remain high, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today and 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. 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, 18th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 11:14
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area, followed by another band of rain this morning. This means that river levels remain high, which has already led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Saturday 16th January and 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. 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. This message will be updated on Sunday, 17th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 17:29
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower River Welland area. This means that the River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening on Friday, 16th 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. 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 tomorrow, Saturday 16th January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 16:34
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Northamptonshire area. The River Welland is expected to remain high today, Saturday, 26th December and for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. We are aware that roads in Tallington Village are now being affected. 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 will update this message on Sunday, 27th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 19:50
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Northamptonshire area. The River Welland is expected to remain high today, Friday 25th December and for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation 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. We will update this message on Saturday 26th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 02:24
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
We have seen heavy rainfall in the River Welland catchment area over the last few days. Levels in the lower River Welland are rising and are expected to remain high from today, and for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation 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. We will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:10
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Following persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis, we are expecting river levels to remain elevated for at least the next 24hrs along the Lower Welland catchment. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and rivers. We will continue to monitor river levels and will update this message on Wednesday 19th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:50
River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Welland area. This means that the Lower River Welland is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Monday 1&th 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. 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 during Tuesday 18th February, or as the situation changes.