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River Levels

Lower Nene

Message issued at 12:16pm, Tuesday 17th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on 17th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Further light rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. 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 5pm on 18th February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 12:16pm, Tuesday 17th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Nene

Flood Warning Area Details

River Nene between Wansford and the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice to the east of Peterborough

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

Watercourses covered: River Nene

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower Nene.

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

North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice
North Bank Road alongside the River Nene to the east of Peterborough and the West of the Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice

No current or recent warnings.

B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene

No current or recent warnings.

Areas near the River Nene in Peterborough and surrounding villages
Areas near the River Nene in Peterborough including Sutton, Water Newton, Thorpe Meadows and Woodston

No current or recent warnings.

Wider area at risk from the River Nene in Peterborough
Wider area at risk from the River Nene in Peterborough

No current or recent warnings.

River Nene in the Yarwell Headland and West Delph areas of Whittlesey
Yarwell Headland and West Delph areas of Whittlesey including Kingfisher Road, Curlew Close and Moorhen Road

No current or recent warnings.

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