Flood warning issued for areas along the River Bain

The Environment Agency has issued the warning this afternoon (Wednesday) as heavy rainfall has been seen in the River Bain catchment area over the last 24 hours.

This means that river levels are now rising, which may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river from this evening onwards.

The areas likely to be affected according to the map are the villages around the river, including Baumber, Belchford, Tetford, Woodhall Spa, Mareham le Fen, Scamblesby, and northwards Welton le Wold and Ludford Magna may also be affected.

A spokesman said: “We expect the river to remain high throughout the next few days.

"Our forecasts indicate that flooding to properties isn't likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued.