Flood warning in village near Sleaford
More heavy rain is expected
West End in Swaton has already been affected by flooding on Thursday, January 14. | Photo: Chelsey Bamford
A flood warning has been issued in a village near Sleaford after heavy rain fell on the South Forty Foot catchment for over 12 hours.
The government’s Flood Information Service has put a warning in place for Swaton Eau in Swaton Village, saying flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Heavy rain is expected to continue throughout Thursday, January 14 and the rising river levels have already caused flooding of low lying land and roads in Swaton.
Flood alerts issued in South Lincolnshire
| Updated: 09:18, 24 December 2020
Two flood alerts remain in place for parts of South Lincolnshire this morning (Thursday, December 24).
Alerts are in place for the Lower Glen and Bourne Eau, which takes in Pode Hole, Pinchbeck and Surfleet, along with the minor watercourses of the South Forty Foot Drain.
The alert states: Lower Glen and Bourne Eau are rising and are expected to remain high for the next few days. We are monitoring the situation and have staff out checking for blockages and clearing weedscreens.
Flood alerts around South Lincolnshire (43712491) Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We will update this message as the situation changes.