Flood Alert Issued for Riseley Brook in Bedford and Cambridgeshire

Alert Details

Alert Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) Issued By: Environment Agency Effective Date: February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The alert covers Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough, impacting the counties of Bedford and Cambridgeshire. Specifically, the areas most at risk are those surrounding the Riseley Brook from Riseley to Pertenhall.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety measures:

• Take care when moving through the area.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and weather reports for further updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high and may increase further in response to rainfall occurring on the morning of Sunday, February 15. The forecast for the morning remains wet. While flooding is possible, the Environment Agency does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 9:58 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.