Flood Alert Info - Fossdyke Canal
Area Description
The Fossdyke canal from Torksey Lock to Lincoln and the River Till from the Till Washlands. Tributaries may also affect Saxilby, Harby, Wigsley, and Skellingthorpe.
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 8 Jan 2024 11:47
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal has risen, 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. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not currently 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 9th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 15:06
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal has risen, 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. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not currently 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 8th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 11:56
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal 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 currently 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 7th January, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:29
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal 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 currently 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 06/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:34
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal 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 currently 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 05/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:45
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the the Fossdyke Canal area. This means that the Fossdyke Canal is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Wednesday, 3rd January 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 currently 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 04/01/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 13:03
Fossdyke Canal
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 09:56
Fossdyke Canal
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 09:05
Fossdyke Canal
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 09:07
Fossdyke Canal
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 07:10
Fossdyke Canal
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 09:59
Fossdyke Canal
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 11:04
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall across Lincolnshire, resulting in high levels which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the Fossdyke Canal. 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 20:04
Fossdyke Canal
The Fossdyke Canal and River Till remain 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 13:53
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area. This means that the River Till and Fossdyke Canal are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon on Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. 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 Sunday 7th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 12:19
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last week we have seen rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the rivers today, Wednesday, 3rd February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. 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 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 13:06
Fossdyke Canal
The last week and today has seen rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the rivers today, Tuesday 2nd February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't 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 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 1 Feb 2021 13:01
Fossdyke Canal
The last week has seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the rivers today, Monday 1st February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and levels in the adjacent catchment of the River Trent to also remain high. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 13:40
Fossdyke Canal
The last few days has seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the rivers today, Sunday 31st January onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and levels in the adjacent catchment of the River Trent to also remain high. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Monday 1st February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 15:24
Fossdyke Canal
The last 48 hours has seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses remain high and continue to flood low lying land and roads close to the rivers today, Saturday 30th 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. 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Sunday 31st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:41
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours has seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and the River Till catchment area. This means that the watercourses are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers from the morning of Friday 29th 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. 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Saturday 30th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:51
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area. This caused the rivers to rise, which led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers from Thursday (January 14th) onwards. Levels have started to recede, however, at present, the river remains high today, Sunday, 17th January. We expect to remove this alert either today or tomorrow. 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 10:05
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area, followed by another band of rain this morning. This means that the rivers remain high, continuing to flood low lying land and roads close to the river today Saturday, 16th January 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. 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, 17th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 20:39
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area. This means that the rivers have 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 09:34
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area. This means that the rivers are 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 12:16
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till area. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river, from today, Thursday, 14th January, onwards. 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 are 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 17 Feb 2020 17:38
Fossdyke Canal
Over the weekend, river levels rose on the Fossdyke Canal and River Till 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 constantly monitoring river levels, and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. We are monitoring the situation in the area incident room. This message will be updated on Tuesday 18th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:54
Fossdyke Canal
River levels have risen on the Fossdyke Canal and River Till 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 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 18:53
Fossdyke Canal
River levels are forecast to rise on the Fossdyke Canal and River Till 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 isn’t likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 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 13:01
Fossdyke Canal
Recent heavy rainfall means that levels in the River Till and Fossedyke Canal are high. Levels are now gradually receeding. We still 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 14:13
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Till catchment. This means that levels in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till are now high, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers 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 17:26
Fossdyke Canal
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Till catchment. This means that levels in the Fossdyke Canal and River Till are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers 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.