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River Slea and Ninefoot River in Sleaford

Message issued at 3:32am, Saturday 16th November 2019

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood Warning

Heavy rain has fallen in the Slea catchment causing River Slea to rise to its highest recorded level. The rising levels have already caused flooding of low lying gardens and roads in Sleaford, and we expect properties in Sleaford to be affected. Low lying properties near the river Slea, Electric Road Station, West Banks and nearby locations are most at risk. There is also a risk of groundwater flooding from springs emerging from the ground. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water. Our staff have been out in Sleaford to operate sluices, gates and manage water levels in the area but the river system is now being overwhelmed. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by Saturday, 16th of November, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 3:32am, Saturday 16th November 2019.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Slea and Ninefoot River in Sleaford

Flood Warning Area Details

Sleaford, including the Electric Station Road, Castle Causeway, West Banks and Carre Street areas

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Lincolnshire

Watercourses covered: River Slea, Ninefoot River

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Slea and Ninefoot River in Sleaford.

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).

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