Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater Flood alert 7:27am, Saturday 28th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rising river levels this morning have led to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the morning of 28 February 2026 .
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties is likely and therefore flood warnings are 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 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 7:27am, Saturday 28th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Barlings Eau and tributaries from Langworth to Short Ferry and Duckpool Catchwater from Gautby to Stixwould. Tribs from Langworth to Short Ferry and Duckpool Catchwater from Gautby to Stixwould. Including Welton, Dunholme and Scothern.

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: Barlings Eau, Duckpool Catchwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).