Welland Valley Flood alert 9:53am, Monday 16th February

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 9:53am, Monday 16th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Welland Valley and River Jordan from Braybrooke to Stamford, including Braybrooke, Market Harborough, Welham, Harringworth, and Stamford

Region: Lincs and Northants

Country: England

Counties covered: Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Peterborough, Rutland, West Northamptonshire

Watercourses covered: River Welland, River Jordan

Area covered by this alert location

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

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).