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Isolated properties and villages in the east of the South Forty Foot Drain

Message issued at 4:53pm, Tuesday 7th January 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

On Monday, heavy rain fell in the South Forty Foot catchment which has caused water levels around the area to rise. No further rain is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high today, Tuesday 7th January. Stay safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff are out in the area to check the flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated online and on FloodLine on 08/01/25, or before if the situation changes.

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This information last updated 4:53pm, Tuesday 7th January 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Isolated properties and villages in the east of the South Forty Foot Drain

Flood Warning Area Details

Isolated properties and villages east South Forty Foot and tributaries including property around Baker's Bridge, West Low Grounds, Bicker Fen, Surfleet Fen, Pinchbeck North Fen, Northgate and Bourne North Fen

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: South Forty Foot and east tributaries

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Isolated properties and villages in the east of the South Forty Foot Drain.

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

Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Holland Fen to Northgate
Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Holland Fen to Northgate, including Swineshead, Kirton, Donington and Gosberton

No current or recent warnings.

Wider area of the South Forty Foot Drain
Isolated properties and villages in wider low lying areas east of the South Forty Foot Drain and minor tributaries from Bourne to Boston

No current or recent warnings.

Isolated properties and villages in the west of the South Forty Foot Drain and its tributaries
Isolated properties and villages west South Forty Foot from Dyke Fen upstream, via Caswell's Bridge to Donington High Bridge on Horbling Fen downstream

No current or recent warnings.

Minor watercourses of the South Forty Foot Drain
Isolated properties and villages in low lying areas west of the South Forty Foot Drain from north Heckington to Bourne, including property at Northbeck, Scredlington, Spanby, Swaton, Osbournby, Haconby and Spanby

No current or recent warnings.

Swaton Eau in Swaton Village
West End and Swaton Lane areas of Swaton

No current or recent warnings.

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