Flood Warning Info - River Witham in North Witham

Heavy rain has fallen in the Upper Witham catchment causing the River Witham to rise. Low lying areas near to the River Witham are already flooded and we now expect properties in North Witham to be affected. Low lying properties near the river on Water Lane and Bull Lane in North Witham are expected to be affected first. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on 07/01/25, or before if the situation changes.

Heavy rain is currently falling in the Upper Witham catchment and will continue throughout the morning on Monday, January 6. This is causing River Witham to rise and is forecast to continue to rise through the early hours of the morning. Low lying areas near to River Witham are already flooded and we now expect properties in North Witham to be affected this morning onwards. Low lying properties near the river on Water Lane and Bull Lane in North Witham are expected to be affected first. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the morning of Monday, January 6, and therefore river levels are likely to continue to rise. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 3PM on 06/01/25, or before if the situation changes.

Storm Henk has brought heavy rain in the River Witham catchment, which has fallen onto already saturated ground. Rain will continue into the evening of Tuesday 2nd January. This is causing the River Witham to rise, and is forecast to continue to rise through tonight and into tomorrow. Low lying areas near to the River Witham are already flooded, and we now expect properties to be affected from early evening onwards. Properties on Water Lane and Bull Lane in North Witham are expected to be affected first. The rainfall associated with Storm Henk has mostly fallen, but river levels will continue to rise overnight. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 3rd January, or before if the situation changes.

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.