Flood warnings in Peterborough right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Peterborough?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Peterborough right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Peterborough
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 22 places in Peterborough: 14 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 8 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Nene, River Welland, The Wash, Maxey Cut, Paston Brook and Werrington Brook, among others.
Areas near the River Nene from Elton to Wansford · Areas near the River Nene in Peterborough and surrounding villages · B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene · East of Spalding and surrounding areas · Holbeach, Fleet, Gedney and surrounding areas · Long Sutton to Newborough and surrounding areas · Maxey Cut near Lolham and Maxey · Middle Level Commissioner area at Pondersbridge, Turves and Upwell · North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice · Peterborough Brooks · River Welland in Deeping St James · River Welland in Market Deeping · Tidal River Nene from Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice to Wisbech · Wider area at risk from the River Nene in Peterborough
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.
Get flood warnings for Peterborough yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Peterborough right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Peterborough 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 Peterborough can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 14 flood warning areas and 8 flood alert areas in Peterborough, on rivers and coasts including the River Nene, River Welland, The Wash and Maxey Cut.
How do I get flood warnings for Peterborough 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.