Flood Alert Info - Witham in North Kesteven
Area Description
River Witham and its tributaries from Claypole to Lincoln.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 15:40
River Witham
River levels in the Upper River Witham area 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 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 10:36
River Witham
River levels in the Upper River Witham area 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 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 16:45
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham area. This means that the River Witham 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 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 1 Oct 2024 09:01
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Tuesday 1st October 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 01/10/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 13:20
River Witham
River levels remain high in the River Witham in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. No further rainfall is forecast today, 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 17:00 on 24/05/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 17:40
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is expected to rise overnight, which may lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river overnight on Wednesday 22nd May 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 23/05/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 10:35
River Witham
River levels have started to recede in the River Witham, however, levels are expected to remain high throughout today in response to the recent rainfall, continuing to affect low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is not expected today, Monday 29th April, and we expect river levels to gradually fall over the next few days. 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 10:00 on 30/04/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 21:32
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Witham in North Kesteven catchment. This means that river levels are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the River Witham from the evening of Sunday 28th April 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 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 29/04/2024 or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 11:39
River Witham
River levels remain high in the Witham catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is 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 12:00 on 24/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 13:07
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper Witham catchment. This means that river levels are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the River Witham from the afternoon of Thursday 22nd of February 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 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 Friday 23rd February 2024 or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 11:02
River Witham
River levels remain high in the Witham 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 18 Feb 2024 12:43
River Witham
Overnight and into this morning, Sunday 18th February, we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment area. This means river levels are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers from this morning, Sunday 18th February onwards. Forecasts indicate further unsettled weather and rainfall is possible from Wednesday 21st February onwards, and we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. 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 19/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 11:47
River Witham
We have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area over the past few days. This means that levels in the River Witham remain high, 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 13/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:46
River Witham
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham 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 09:11
River Witham
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham 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 14:58
River Witham
Within the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham 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 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 10/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 19:39
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Thursday 8th February 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 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 6 Jan 2024 11:51
River Witham
Heavy rainfall over the past week in the North Kesteven area has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. No further significant rainfall is forecast however 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 7th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:26
River Witham
Heavy rainfall over the past week in the North Kesteven area has fallen onto already saturated ground. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. No further significant rainfall is forecast however 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 06/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:30
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven 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 05/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:22
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven 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 04/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:57
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven 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 12:45
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham 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 14:20
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham 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 the river 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 11:18
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, Saturday 30th into Sunday 31st December, and we expect the river 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 13:00 on 31/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 09:36
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen over the past few days over the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast for Saturday 30th December, and we expect the river 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 13:00 on 30/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:12
River Witham
Heavy rainfall has fallen over the past few days over the North Kesteven area. This has caused the River Witham 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 13:00 on 29/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 14:42
River Witham
Overnight and this morning we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Wednesday 27th 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 28/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 11:39
River Witham
River levels remain high in the River Witham area following recent persistent rainfall. Further rainfall is not forecast for the next few days, however, we expect river levels to remain high. 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 15 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 13:29
River Witham
River levels remain high in the River Witham area following recent persistent rainfall. Further heavy rain is not forecast for the next few days, however, we expect river levels to remain high. 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 14 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:25
River Witham
River levels remain high in the River Witham area following recent persistent rainfall. Further rain is forecast for today, 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 13 December 2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 12:11
River Witham
River levels remain high in the River Witham 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 09:49
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham 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 12:23
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham in North Kesteven 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 12:30
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham 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 10:48
River Witham
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham 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 12:39
River Witham
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham 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 11:34
River Witham
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham 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 07:50
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham 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 29 Nov 2023 12:25
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham has risen, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the River during Wednesday, 29th 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 by 13:00 on 30/11/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2023 12:35
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham has risen, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the River during Tuesday, 28th 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 by 13:00 on 29/11/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2023 14:13
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Monday, 27th 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 by 13:00 on 28/11/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:35
River Witham
We have seen further heavy rainfall across the River Witham area yesterday, and into the early hours of Sunday, 05 November. This means that the River Witham remains high, and we will continue to see 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 08:31
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham remains high, and we will continue to see 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 05:04
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham remains high, and we will continue to see 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2023 04:13
River Witham
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 28 Oct 2023 13:00
River Witham
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 27 Oct 2023 10:42
River Witham
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 09:03
River Witham
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 11:22
River Witham
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 10:14
River Witham
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 07:15
River Witham
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 19 Oct 2023 07:43
River Witham
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 13 Oct 2023 14:43
River Witham
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 11 Mar 2023 09:03
River Witham
Over the last few days, we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham in North Kesteven has risen, which has lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river since yesterday. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outbuildings 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 at this time. But further rainfall is forecast for later on Saturday 11th March 2023 and over 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 and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 09:00 on 12/03/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 16:51
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham in North Kesteven is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Friday 10th March 2023 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 at this time. 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 09:00 on 11/03/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2022 02:32
River Witham
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2022 15:56
River Witham
On Wednesday, 16th March, heavy rain fell in the River Witham catchment area. This caused the River Witham in North Kesteven to rise on Thursday, 17th March and consequently this has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. The levels have now started to fall however they remain high. There is no more rain forecast and no further flooding is expected, however, it will take another day for the levels to return to normal. We expect to remove this flood alert in the next 24 hours. 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 Saturday, 19th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 07:39
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and its tributaries are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Thursday 17th March 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 Friday, 18th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:55
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening on Sunday, 20th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next 24 hours. 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 Monday 21st February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 19:11
River Witham
The River Witham in the North Kesteven area remains high following heavy rainfall over the last few days. Levels are gradually falling and we expect them to continue to fall tomorrow, Tuesday 9th February. Low lying land and roads close to the river will continue to be flooded today, Monday 8th February and for the next couple of days. We are closely 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. This message will be updated on Tuesday 9th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 20:08
River Witham
The River Witham in the North Kesteven area remains high following heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Levels are expected to stay high for some time with further rainfall forecast for Monday. Low lying land and roads close to the river will continue to be flooded today, Sunday 7th February, and for the next few days. We are closely 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. This message will be updated on Monday 8th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 20:50
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today and tomorrow. 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 on Sunday 7th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 10:48
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment area. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Thursday, 4th February. 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. 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, 5th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 13:36
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment area. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Wednesday 3rd February. 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. 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 Thursday, 4th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:10
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment area. Further rain throughout tonight Tuesday 2nd February, is expected to cause the River Witham to again rise. This will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from overnight and into the morning on Wednesday 3rd February. 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. 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 3rd February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 12:57
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall across the Upper Witham catchment area. This means that the river levels remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the river during today, Sunday 31st January, onwards. We expect the river to gradually recede throughout today and the forecast is for mostly dry period over the next couple of days. 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 on Monday 1st February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 15:20
River Witham
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall across the Upper Witham catchment area. This means that the river levels remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the river during today, Saturday 30th January, onwards. We expect the river to gradually recede throughout today and the forecast is for a mostly dry period over the next couple of days. 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 on Sunday 31st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 15:08
River Witham
We have seen further heavy rainfall across upper Witham catchment which means that the river levels are rising again, and may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river throughout today, Friday 29th January 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 on Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:35
River Witham
Overnight we have seen further heavy rainfall across upper Witham catchment. This means that the rivers levels are rising again, which may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Thursday 28th 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. 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 29th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 19:01
River Witham
Overnight we have seen another pulse of heavy rain in the North Kesteven area, falling on an already saturated catchment. This means that the River Witham remains high, leading to continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Thursday, 21st January. Forecast for Friday 22nd January is dry. Flooding to properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued at this time. 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, 22nd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 03:27
River Witham
Overnight we have seen another pulse of heavy rain in the North Kesteven area, falling on an already saturated catchment. This means that the River Witham is rising, leading to continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Thursday, 21st January. 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, 22nd January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 11:05
River Witham
We have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area over the past 36 hours. This means that the River Witham is rising, leading to continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from today onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Wednesday 20 January. We are expecting further rainfall in the North Kesteven area today. 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 Thursday 21 January, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 13:08
River Witham
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the North Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from today onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Tuesday, 19th January. 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 Wednesday, 20th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:42
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This caused the River Witham to rise, which led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from Thursday (January 14th) onwards. Levels have started to reduce, however we expect the river to remain high throughout today, Sunday, 17th January. 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 10:18
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area, followed by further rain last night. The River Witham remains high and is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Saturday 16th January. 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 16 Jan 2021 09:58
River Witham
Over the last few days hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area, followed by further rain last night. The River Witham remains high and is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Saturday 16th January. 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 20:36
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham 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 09:29
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Friday, 15th January. 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 11:57
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from now onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today, Thursday, 14th January. 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 25 Dec 2020 13:58
River Witham
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire. The River Witham will remain high today, Friday, 25th December 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 and clearing blockages in this location. This message will be updated on Saturday, 26th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 16:05
River Witham
Over the last 36 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the rivers are now rising. The River Witham will remain high today, Thursday, 24th 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 Friday, 25th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 21:08
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the rivers are now rising. The River Witham 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 23 Dec 2020 19:19
River Witham
Heavy rain has fallen on the South Forty Foot Drain catchment today and is expected to continue into the early hours of tomorrow morning, Thursday, 24th December. The rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in and around Swaton and due to the deteriorating weather conditions we now expect properties in Swaton to be affected from this evening (23rd Dec).
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:12
River Witham
We have seen two bands of rain fall in the River Witham area over the last 36 hours. This means that the River Witham is rising again, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Monday 24th February onwards. No further rain is forecast Tuesday or Wednesday but 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 Tuesday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 12:29
River Witham
Over the last 12 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This has fallen onto already saturated catchments. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Sunday 23rd February onwards. A further band of rain is forecast overnight into Monday morning. 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 19 Feb 2020 11:57
River Witham
Following persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis over the weekend, we are expecting river levels to remain elevated for at least the next couple of days along the River Witham. Further bands of showery rain are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. 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 Thursday 20th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:42
River Witham
Following persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis over the weekend, we are expecting river levels to remain elevated for at least the next couple days along the River Witham. A further band of rain is forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. 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 17:35
River Witham
Over the weekend, river levels rose on the River Witham in North Kesteven 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. 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. We are reviewing the situation in the area incident room and will issue further alerts and warnings as required. This message will be updated on Tuesday 18th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:49
River Witham
River levels have risen on the River Witham in North Kesteven as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis affecting the county. 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 18:33
River Witham
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Witham in North Kesteven as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis affecting the county 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 need to 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 22 Dec 2019 12:54
River Witham
Recent heavy rainfall across the Witham catchment means that levels in the River Witham are high. Although levels are now gradually receeding, we expect low lying land and roads to continue to be affected today, Sunday December 22nd. We will review the need for this alert tomorrow based on the current dry weather forecast. 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 Monday 23rd December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 13:36
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment. This means that levels in the Witham are now high, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river today, Saturday 21st December, onwards. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to low lying 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 19:26
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham catchment. This means that levels in the Witham are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river this evening, Friday 20th December onwards. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to low lying 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 21st December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 20:39
River Witham
Levels in the River Witham 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 Saturday 30th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 04:48
River Witham
Levels in the River Witham 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 11:29
River Witham
Levels in the River Witham 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 Witham
Levels in the River Witham 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 12:15
River Witham
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the River Witham is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from today, Wednesday 27 November onwards. 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 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, Wednesday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2019 13:08
River Witham
River levels will remain high across North Kesteven while the controlled release of water from the Witham, Brant and Till Washlands upstream of Lincoln continues, following recent rainfall. There will be some continued flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. By mid-week further bands of rain are forecast, but this is being closely monitored. Do not walk on flood banks and avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near to local watercourses. This message will be updated on Monday 25th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 08:57
River Witham
River levels will remain high in the River Witham and Fens while we use the Witham and Brant Washlands to manage the impact of recent rainfall, although levels in the washlands are falling as a controlled release back into the river system continues. The weekend could bring further heavy rainfall, the forecast is being closely monitored. Stay safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Do not walk on flood banks. 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 Sunday 24th November, or as the situation changes.