Flood warning in force: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey
Road to the South of the River Nene.
Flooding is expected for: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene. Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 07 February 2026.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast, and therefore river levels will begin to peak. The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities from flooding. The rising levels in the Wash will result in flooding of the B1040 road. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes
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