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Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg

Message issued at 8:45pm, Saturday 28th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected from the evening of 28 February 2026 . 
The River Ancholme catchment saw heavy rainfall overnight on 27 February 2026 and throughout this morning and river levels are responding. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days, however, we expect water levels to remain high. Properties in Brandy Wharf in Waddingham are expected to be affected first. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 8:45pm, Saturday 28th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg

Flood Warning Area Details

Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg Including Snitterby Carr, Waddingham Carrs, Brandy Wharf and Cadney Carrs

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: River Ancholme, Ancholme

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 near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg.

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

Lower River Ancholme
Bishopbridge, Brandy Wharf, Brigg, and South Ferriby. Tributaries may also affect Waddingham, Redbourne, Moortown, and Hibaldstow

No current or recent warnings.

Properties near the River Ancholme and Old River Ancholme
Properties at risk in Brigg near to Barnard Avenue, Manley Gardens, Elwes Street and Cadney Road

No current or recent warnings.

Wider area at risk from the River Ancholme and the Old River Ancholme in Brigg
Wider area at risk in Brigg including Bridge Street, Waters Edge, Mill Lane and Poppyfield Way

No current or recent warnings.

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