Flood Alert Info - Witham in South Kesteven
Area Description
River Witham and its tributaries from South Witham to Claypole.
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 1 Oct 2024 14:07
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 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.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 17:34
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 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 10 Mar 2024 19:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few hours we have seen persistent 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 evening of Sunday 10th March 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 15:00 on Monday 11/03/24 or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 11:34
River Witham, Foston Beck
River levels remain high in the Upper 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 12:34
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 18 Feb 2024 11:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
Further rainfall has fallen overnight in the River Witham catchment, meaning river levels are rising, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. 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 19/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 13:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
River levels remain high in the River Witham catchment in response to recent rainfall, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, Saturday 17th February, 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 17:00 on 18/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 14:48
River Witham, Foston Beck
River levels remain high in the River 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 17:00 on 17/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 17:59
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen rainfall in the River Witham area with more heavy rain expected over night. This means that levels on the River Witham will rise, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Thursday 15th 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 16/02/24, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:37
River Witham, Foston Beck
In the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 11/02/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:00
River Witham, Foston Beck
Within the last 48 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 19:35
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 4 Jan 2024 14:28
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the South 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 17:19
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the South 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 14:54
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the South 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 12:42
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the South 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 14:16
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the South 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 18:24
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area and further rain is forecast during the night of Saturday 30th December. This means that the River Witham is likely to rise, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river during the morning of Sunday 31st 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 16:00 on 31/12/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 13:21
River Witham, Foston Beck
Overnight and this morning we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 12 Dec 2023 08:22
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 12:09
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 12:51
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Witham in South Kesteven area. 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 12:19
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Witham in South 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 12:28
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days we have seen heavy rainfall in the Witham in South Kesteven 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 13:00 on 09/12/2023, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:44
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 12:32
River Witham, Foston Beck
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, Foston Beck
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 09:28
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 27 Nov 2023 14:08
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 2 Nov 2023 21:04
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area. This means that the river is expected to rise overnight, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the evening of Thursday, 2nd November onwards. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 10:18
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 07:27
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 03:58
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 14 Apr 2023 22:13
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 12 Mar 2023 10:40
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days, we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the South Kesteven area. This means that The River Witham in South Kesteven has risen, 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 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 Sunday 12th 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 13/03/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 08:59
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days, we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham in South 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 16:22
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham in South Kesteven has risen, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river into the evening 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 10 Mar 2023 07:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and snow in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham in South Kesteven is now rising, which will lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river from the early morning 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. Further rainfall/snow is expected this morning. 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 10/03/23, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2022 19:58
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the River Witham area and we are expecting further rainfall tonight (27th of December) and tomorrow (28th of December). This means that the River Witham is expected to rise overnight and into tomorrow, which could lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening on Tuesday, 27th of December onwards. Therefore we have decided to issue the Flood Alert during sociable hours. 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, 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 midday tomorrow, 28th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2022 09:50
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 26 Nov 2022 10:03
River Witham, Foston Beck
Continued bands of heavy rain have fallen onto saturated ground in the Upper River Witham catchment. River levels remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout Saturday 26th November with further rain forecast overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 Sunday 27th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 11:05
River Witham, Foston Beck
Continued bands of heavy rain have fallen onto saturated ground in the Upper River Witham catchment. River levels remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout Friday 25th November and into the weekend with further rain forecast overnight Saturday. 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 Saturday 26th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 16:51
River Witham, Foston Beck
Continued bands of heavy rain have fallen onto saturated ground in the Upper River Witham catchment. River levels remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high overnight on Thursday 24th November and into the weekend. 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 Friday 25th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 10:12
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy recent rainfall has fallen in the Upper River Witham catchment area onto saturated ground and a further band of rain is forecast for later today Thursday 24th November. River levels remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high during Thursday 24th November and into the weekend. 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 early evening on Thursday 24th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 19:41
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen further heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment area. River levels remain high and are responding again to recent rainfall. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high overnight into Thursday 24th November. 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 mid morning on Thursday 24th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 12:07
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen further heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment area. River levels remain high and are responding again to recent rainfall. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout the remainder of Wednesday 23rd November and into Thursday 24th November. 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 early evening on Wednesday 23rd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 18:23
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment area. River levels remain high. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. We expect the river to remain high throughout tonight and into Wednesday 23rd November. 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 by 13:00 on Wednesday 23rd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 12:15
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment 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 Monday 21st November 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. 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 19:00 on Tuesday 22nd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 19:57
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment 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 Monday 21st November onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout the night and into tomorrow morning. 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 Tuesday 22nd November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 18:33
River Witham, Foston Beck
Following the period of heavy rainfall yesterday across the River Witham catchment area, river levels remain high but are generally falling. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. This is expected to continue throughout the night of Friday 18th November and possibly into Saturday. Further rainfall forecast for Saturday morning is not expected to cause additional impacts. We are constantly monitoring river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Saturday 19th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 11:31
River Witham, Foston Beck
Following the period of heavy rainfall yesterday across the River Witham catchment area, river levels remain high but are generally falling. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers. This is expected to continue throughout today Friday 18 November and possibly into Saturday. Further rainfall forecast for Saturday morning is not expected to cause additional impacts. We are constantly monitoring river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 19:00 on Friday 18 November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 12:10
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the Upper River Witham catchment 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 Thursday 17th November 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. 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 18th November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 15:49
River Witham, Foston Beck
Yesterday, Wednesday, 16th March, heavy rain fell in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and its tributaries rose over the last 24 hours. This has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Our forecast has improved and no further flooding is expected and we expect to remove this flood alert tomorrow. However, river levels will remain high over 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 Friday, 18th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2022 18:59
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 evening of Wednesday, 16th 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 Thursday, 17th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 19:42
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 28 Dec 2021 21:29
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last several days we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries have risen and remain high, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. River levels will remain high overnight and further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning, Wednesday 29th December, which will clear leaving a mainly dry afternoon. 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. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water. This message will be updated in the morning on Wednesday, 29th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 12:23
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last several days we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries have risen and remain high, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. River water levels are starting to come down but we expect them to remain high throughout today, Tuesday, 28th December. 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. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water. This message will be updated in the evening on Tuesday, 28th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 20:22
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last several days we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries have risen and remain high, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. River water levels are starting to come down but we expect them to remain high overnight. 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. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water. This message will be updated in the morning on Tuesday, 28th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 11:29
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last several days we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries have risen and remain high, which has led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rain is forecast over the next few days and we expect the river to remain high, but 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. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water. This message will be updated in the evening on Monday, 27th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 19:16
River Witham, Foston Beck
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries have risen and remain high, which led to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Sunday, 26th December, onwards. Further rain is forecast over the next few days and we expect the river to remain high, but 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. Please do not attempt to drive through flood water. This message will be updated in the morning on Monday, 27th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 11:16
River Witham, Foston Beck
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Kesteven area. This means that the River Witham and associated tributaries are now rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the morning of Sunday, 26th December, onwards. Further rain is forecast over the next few days and we expect the river to remain high, but 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 the evening of Sunday, 26th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 20:41
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight and throughout Tuesday across Lincolnshire. This means that the River Witham is expected to rise, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from early morning on Tuesday 5th October onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely at this time 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. This message will be updated during Tuesday 5th October or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2021 21:37
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few 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 Friday 9th July onwards. We expect the river to remain high for a few hours. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore further 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2021 20:05
River Witham, Foston Beck
In the next 24 hours we expect to see rainfall in the River Witham area on a saturated catchment. This means that the River Witham will be rising, which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from the early morning on Monday, 15th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout Monday. 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 15th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 17:38
River Witham, Foston Beck
The River Witham in South Kesteven remains high following heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Levels have now peaked, and are starting to recede slowly. Low lying land and roads close to the river will continue to be flooded today, Sunday 7th February, and for the next few days with further rainfall forecast from Monday. 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 17:00
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen further 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 on Saturday 6th February onwards. We expect the river to remain high throughout today and overnight. 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 Sunday 7th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:04
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall and snow 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 29 Jan 2021 15:05
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen further heavy rainfall across upper Witham catchment. This means that the river levels continue to rise, which may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river throughout today, Friday 29th January. 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 07:19
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 03:27
River Witham, Foston Beck
Overnight we have seen another pulse of heavy rain in the South 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 11:03
River Witham, Foston Beck
We have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 South 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 08:58
River Witham, Foston Beck
Overnight we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 16 Jan 2021 10:34
River Witham, Foston Beck
Heavy rainfall has fallen over Lincolnshire during the past few days, with further rainfall forecast for today, Saturday 16th January. River levels at North Witham and Allington are now rising, which will lead to flooding of nearby low lying land and roads. We expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is unlikely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and road near local watercourses, 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 09:22
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 11:53
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 24 Dec 2020 15:59
River Witham, Foston Beck
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. 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 17:19
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 29 Feb 2020 13:50
River Witham, Foston Beck
Following the rain on Friday 28th February and this morning in the River Witham Area the River Witham levels remain high in the North Witham Area. This will continue to cause flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river over the weekend. Our forecasts indicates an improving picture and 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 expect them to slowly recede over the weekend. This message will be updated by Sunday 1st March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 20:18
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 12 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 including North Witham from the evening on Friday 28th February 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 by Saturday 29th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:09
River Witham, Foston Beck
Two bands of rain have fallen 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 on Monday 24th February onwards. No further significant rainfall is expected Tuesday/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 during Tuesday 25th of February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 10:05
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen further 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 on Sunday 23rd February onwards. The forecast is for more rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday morning in the River Witham area. Catchments are saturated from recent persistent rainfall. 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 during Monday 24th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 20:20
River Witham, Foston Beck
The forecast is for heavy rainfall overnight Saturday into Sunday in the River Witham area. Catchments are saturated from recent persistent rainfall. This means that the River Witham will rise overnight which will lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from approximately 0600 on Sunday 23rd February 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 during Sunday 23rd February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:32
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the weekend river levels on the River Witham in South Kesteven rose as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. This 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 will continue to monitor 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 the 18th February or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:45
River Witham, Foston Beck
River levels have risen on the River Witham in South 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 18:26
River Witham, Foston Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Witham in South 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 13 Feb 2020 10:38
River Witham, Foston Beck
River Levels have risen at the North Witham river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight into this morning, Thursday 13th February. This means that the river 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 today. 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 Friday 14th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 19:45
River Witham, Foston Beck
The weather forecast is for heavy rain overnight tonight, Wednesday 8th January, and into Thursday morning. This means that the River Witham is expected to rise, which may cause flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river overnight. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday. Our forecasts indicate flooding to low lying properties is possible and we will closely monitor the situation. We 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 9th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 12:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 throughout today and Saturday and we expect the river to remain high for 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 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 19 Dec 2019 19:06
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South 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 this evening, Thursday December 19th 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 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 Friday 20th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 20:53
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 Thursday 12th 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 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 Friday 13th, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2019 17:14
River Witham, Foston Beck
Rainfall fallen on Friday night, the 6th December, has caused river levels in the Upper River Witham area to rise. River levels are forecast to rise again in the early hours of tomorrow, Sunday, 8th December. This means that the River Witham is higher than normal and is expected to rise overnight, 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. 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 morning, 8th December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 04:17
River Witham, Foston Beck
Over the last few days 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 throughout Friday. 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, 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 in the afternoon on Friday 29th November or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2019 21:08
River Witham, Foston Beck
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 evening on Thursday and into Friday. 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, 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 Friday afternoon or as the situation changes.