Flood warnings in Lincolnshire right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in Lincolnshire

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 182 places in Lincolnshire: 144 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 38 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Witham, North Sea, The Wash, River Welland, River Trent and River Nene, among others.

Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding between Bilsby and Thorpe St Peter · Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Holland Fen to Northgate · Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from North Somercotes to Bilsby · Area at risk from the furthest extent of tidal flooding from Wainfleet All Saints to Langrick · Area at risk of river and tidal flooding in North Boston · Area at risk of river and tidal flooding in West Boston · Area near the Wash Frontage from Gibraltar Point to Freiston Shore · Area near the Wash Frontage from Wyberton Marsh to Kirton Marsh · Area near to the sea defences in Anderby Creek and Chapel St Leonards · Area near to the sea defences in Ingoldmells · Area near to the sea defences in Mablethorpe · Area near to the sea defences in Skegness and low lying areas near Gibraltar Point · Area near to the sea defences in Trusthorpe, Sutton on Sea and Huttoft Bank · Areas near Great Eau and Long Eau from Claythorpe and North Reston to Saltfleet · Areas near Stewton Beck and Greyfleet Drain from the Stewton Lane area in Louth to Saltfleet · Areas near Woldgrift Drain from Alford to Mablethorpe · Areas near the East and West Fen Catchwater and the Maud Foster Drain · Areas near the River Lud in Louth · Areas near to the sea defences from Donna Nook to Saltfleet · Areas near to the sea defences in Humberston · Barlings Eau and tributaries between Langworth and Bardney · Barlings Eau between Langworth and Short Ferry · Barlings Eau in Langworth · Billingborough Ousemere Lode in parts of Billingborough and Horbling · Bourne Eau in Bourne · Branston Delph North · Branston Delph South · Branston Island · Breach risk on the River Witham and Duckpool Catchwater between Stixwould and Woodhall Spa · Breach risk on the River Witham and River Bain between Woodhall Spa to Tattershall · Breach risk on the River Witham and South Delph in Washingborough · Breach risk on the River Witham at Fiskerton and Short Ferry · Breach risk on the River Witham from Bardney to Duckpool Catchwater · Breach risk to low lying land between Timberland and Billinghay · East of Spalding and surrounding areas · Fossdyke Canal and Tributaries from Torksey to Lincoln including Saxilby · Fossdyke Canal at Burton Waters · Foston Beck from Sedgebrook to the A1 · Great Steeping and Firsby · Haltham Beck from Main Road, Haltham to Wood Enderby · and 104 more

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in Lincolnshire right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Lincolnshire right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in Lincolnshire can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 144 flood warning areas and 38 flood alert areas in Lincolnshire, on rivers and coasts including the River Witham, North Sea, The Wash and River Welland.

How do I get flood warnings for Lincolnshire on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.