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East and West Fens

Message issued at 7:43pm, Thursday 8th January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from overnight on 08 January 2026 . 
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .Avoid low lying roads, near rivers which may be flooded 
This message will be updated by 6:35PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 7:43pm, Thursday 8th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for East and West Fens

Flood Warning Area Details

East and West Fen Catchwaters plus the Stonebridge Drain to the north of Boston

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: East Fen Catchwater, West Fen Catchwater, Maud Fos

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for East and West Fens.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Areas near the East and West Fen Catchwater and the Maud Foster Drain
Areas near the East and West Fen Catchwater Drains and the Maud Foster Drain

No current or recent warnings.

Wider area at risk from the East Fen Catchwater
Wider area at risk from the East Fen Catchwater Drain, including Thorpe Fendykes, Friskney, Wrangle Bank, New Leake, Eastville and Midville

No current or recent warnings.

West Fen Catchwater and Stonebridge Drain
Wider area at risk from the West Fen Catchwater and Stonebridge Drain

No current or recent warnings.

Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Wainfleet All Saints to Langrick
Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Wainfleet All Saints to Langrick, including Friskney, Stickney and Sibsey

No current or recent warnings.

Wash Frontage from Gibraltar Point to Freiston, including low lying areas near Old Leake
Gibralter point to Freiston including the A52, Old Leake, Leake Commonside, Leverton, Benington and Butterwick

No current or recent warnings.

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