Flood alert for Witham in South Kesteven

Further rainfall has fallen overnight in the River Witham catchment, meaning river levels are rising, leading to flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river.

Forecasts indicate further unsettled weather and rainfall is possible from Wednesday 21st February onwards, and we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers.

Enviroment Agency forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn’t likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued.

They are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens.

Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

Flood alert area: River Witham and its tributaries from South Witham to Claypole.