Flood Warning Issued for Heighington Beck in Heighington, Lincolnshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for Heighington Beck in Heighington. This level 2 severity alert indicates that flooding is expected and residents should take immediate precautions.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for the area surrounding Heighington Beck in Heighington, Lincolnshire. Properties located close to the beck are expected to be affected first, and low-lying areas near the river are already experiencing flooding.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Do not use any bridges near the beck or other local watercourses.
• Monitor local river levels and rainfall updates.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the night. Further rainfall is forecast in this catchment area overnight, which will cause the river to continue to rise. Currently, low-lying areas near the river are already flooded.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 10:52 PM on March 12, 2026. Flooding is expected to continue from overnight on March 12 through the morning. The Environment Agency will monitor the situation and provide an update by 1:00 PM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.