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River Levels

Lower Welland

Message issued at 9:56am, Monday 16th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on 16th February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Further light rainfall is forecast today. 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 1pm on 17th February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:56am, Monday 16th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Welland

Flood Warning Area Details

Lower Welland and other watercourses from Stamford to Spalding, including Market Deeping and Spalding

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire, Peterborough

Watercourses covered: River Welland, Old River Welland, Maxey Cut

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 Welland.

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

River Welland in Market Deeping
River Welland in Market Deeping including properties directly by the river in Market Deeping

No current or recent warnings.

River Welland in Deeping St James
River Welland in Deeping St James including properties near the river on Eastgate

No current or recent warnings.

East of Spalding and surrounding areas
Eastern areas of Spalding on the right bank of the river Welland and surrounding areas, including Deeping St Nicholas, Crowland, Cowbit, Moulton and Whaplode

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Glen and Bourne Eau System
Lower River Glen from Greatford to Surfleet Seas End, including the Bourne Eau in Bourne and the area around Kates Bridge, Baston and Pinchbeck

No current or recent warnings.

Peterborough Brooks
Peterborough brooks in northern parts of Peterborough, Peakirk and Eye

No current or recent warnings.

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