Is Lincoln in a flood zone?

Lincoln north The north of Lincoln seems to be pretty safe in terms of risks of flooding, with one small area near Riseholme likely to flood.

Where does it flood in Lincoln?

And today flood warnings are in place in Great Steeping and Firsby, the East and West Fen Catchwater and Maud Foster Drain, Frisby-on-the-Wreake, villages near the Great Eau, Long Eau and Woldgrift Drain, Wainfleet All Saints and the River Bain and Haltham Beck in Haltham and Kirkby on Bain.

Which parts of Lincolnshire is flooded?

Six communities across Lincolnshire have been listed among the UK’s most likely places to be flooded this year. Boston, Gainsborough, Holbeach, Lincoln, Skegness and Woodhall Spa are named as at risk.

How far above sea level is Lincoln?

Lincoln, city (district), administrative and historic county of Lincolnshire, England. It stands 200 feet (60 metres) above sea level on an impressive site at the point where the River Witham cuts a deep gap through the limestone escarpment of the Lincoln Edge.

What is the flood risk of Lincoln Lincolnshire?

Map of Lincoln (Lincolnshire) postcodes and their flood risks. Each postcode is assigned a risk of high, medium, low, or very low, and then plotted on a Lincoln flood map. Most Lincoln postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes.

Where is the River Witham flooding in Lincoln?

Some homes in the Cherry Willingham area have been flooded overnight, as well as other locations around the county, and many paths and areas surrounding the Brayford Pool and River Witham are under water. Flooding at the Wigford Way underpass. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite

Is the A46 closed due to flooding in Lincolnshire?

The A46 is closed between the Laceby roundabout and Markt Rasen due to floodwater along the route. Lincolnshire County Council’s highways department has warned drivers to avoid the road and to use the A18-A16-A157 or the A18-M180-A15 as an alternative route.

Where are the flood warnings in the UK?

There are 111 government flood warnings in place this morning across the UK, and 113 less serious flood alerts. A flood warning, meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required, has been issued for the River Witham and associated Fens from Washingborough to Metheringham.

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