Flood Alert Info - Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System
Area Description
Lower River Glen from Greatford to Surfleet Seas End, including the Bourne Eau in Bourne and the area around Kates Bridge, Baston and Pinchbeck.
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 15 Jan 2026 19:58
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Forecast high river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 15 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 5:00PM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2026 17:01
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on 11th 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 12th January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2026 17:05
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on 10th 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 11th January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2026 08:06
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the morning of 10 January 2026 .
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is not 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 7:00PM on 10 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2025 19:20
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This means that the rivers have risen, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however we expect the rivers to remain high 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 on 09/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2025 16:13
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This means that the rivers have risen, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however we expect the rivers to remain high and 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 have been issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine on 08/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 14:34
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Glen catchment area. This means that the River Glen is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the afternoon of Monday 6th January 2025 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 possible and therefore flood warnings may 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 07/01/25, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:48
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
River levels remain high in the River Glen catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rain showers are forecast today, Friday 23rd February which will likely result in some continued flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is not likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 17:00 on 24/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:57
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Glen area. This means that the River Glen is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Thursday 22nd February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 23/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 08:23
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System area. This means that the Lower Glen and Bourne is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Monday, 19th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 17:00 on 20/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 12:09
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
We have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau Catchment over the past few days. This means that levels in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau rivers 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 10:42
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment. This means the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau rivers have risen, which has led to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. We expect 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.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:25
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment. This means the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau rivers have risen, which has led to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers. We expect 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.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:27
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall over the Lower Glen and Borne Eau catchment. This means that the Lower Glen and Borne Eau rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river 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.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 14:12
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past week in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 the 11th of January 2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 10:20
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past week in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 the 10th of January 2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 11:47
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past week in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 09/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 18:02
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past week in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 08/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 13:39
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 07/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:01
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 06/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 15:33
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 05/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:12
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties is possible and therefore flood warnings have been issued. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 04/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:17
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau catchment area. This has caused river levels to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to rivers. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, Tuesday 2nd January, so we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on Floodline by 16:00 on 03/01/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 11:05
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau river systems. 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 13:04
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall across the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau river systems. 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 16:01
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau area. No further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 8th December, however further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow Saturday 9th December. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 16:00 on 09/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:28
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 72 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau area. Further rainfall is forecasted today, Thursday 7th December with the heaviest rainfall throughout this afternoon and evening. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers. We are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated online and on FloodLine by 13:00 on 08/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 13:28
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 6 Dec 2023 12:08
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau 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 08:00
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau area. This means that the rivers are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers from the morning of Tuesday, 5th December 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 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 12:00 on 06/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 09:53
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
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 07:17
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
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 04:18
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
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 21 Oct 2023 03:44
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
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 7 Feb 2021 07:32
River Glen, Bourne Eau System
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Glen area. This means that the River Glen is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this morning, Sunday, 7th February 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 for the Greatford and Kates Bridge area. 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, 8th February, or as the situation changes.