Different flood alerts have been issued throughout the county

A flood warning has been issued in Peterborough, with different alerts in place throughout Cambridgeshire. Some locations within the fllod alerts areas might expertise flooding, and people inside the flood warning zone are being advised to “act now”, in response to GOV.UK.

A flood warning has been issued in the present day (February 7) for North Financial institution Street alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Canine-in-a-Doublet Sluice. Additional rainfall is forecast in the present day and tomorrow, and river ranges will stay excessive.

The location says that in intervals of excessive tide, the River Nene can be unable to discharge into the ocean, leading to tide lock situations. That is prone to result in localised flooding of the North Financial institution Street, between Peterborough and Rings Finish.

The GOV.UK flood alert web page says: “While this Flood Warning is in power, the Native Authority will shut North Financial institution Street. Diversionary routes have been put in place and additional updates can be accessible by native media. We’re carefully monitoring the scenario. Seek advice from Native Authority web site for highway closures.”

Much less extreme flood alerts will have an effect on the next areas, in response to GOV.UK.

Alconbury Brook

Areas most in danger are round Alconbury Brook at Hamerton, The Alconburys, Little Stukeley and Brampton. You’re suggested to maneuver vehicles out of those flood threat areas.

Ellington Brook

Areas most in danger are round Ellington Brook at Spaldwick, Ellington and Brampton. Take care and keep away from strolling, biking or driving by flood water.

Hundred Foot Washes

Greater river ranges might result in flooding. As of seven:30am, the causeway at Sutton Gault has round 21cm of water on the highway.

Decrease River Cam

Areas most prone to flooding are across the River Cam from Stapleford to Waterbeach. Rising river ranges might result in flooding.

Decrease Nene

River ranges stay excessive following current rainfall. Areas most affected can be low mendacity land and roads close to rivers. Take care and keep away from strolling, biking or driving by flood water.

Higher River Cam

Rising river ranges in the present day could result in flooding. Areas most in danger are these across the River Cam from Newport to Whittlesford together with the Slades.

River Nice Ouse in Cambridgeshire from Brampton to Earith

Areas most in danger are across the River Nice Ouse from Brampton to Earith, together with Again Brook, Corridor Inexperienced Brook, Parsons Drove Drain, Swavesey Drain and Wadsbys Folly. Entry to properties in Berry Lane, Godmanchester can also be affected.