East and West Fen Catchwaters plus the Stonebridge Drain to the north of Boston.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 9th January 2026. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or external garages is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 10th January 2026 or as the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from overnight on 08 January 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded This message will be updated by 6:35PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fens catchment area. This means that the watercourses have risen, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however 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 on 08/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fens catchment area. This means that the watercourses are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Monday 6th January 2025 onwards. We expect the rivers 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 10:00 on 07/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fen area. This means that the East and West Fen are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon today Tuesday 01/10/2024 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 02/10/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fens catchment. This has caused watercourses in the area to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the 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 12/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fens catchment. This has caused watercourses in the area to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. We expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the 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 11/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the East and West Fens catchment. This means that watercourses in the area are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to rivers from the morning 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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the East and West Fens catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 05/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the East and West Fens catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 04/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the East and West Fens catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight, 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 rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings may be 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 03/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.
East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos
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.