Flood warnings have been issued for parts of Huntingdonshire today (November 27) after heavy rain this week.

It comes after Storm Bert brought strong winds and heavy rain to large swathes of the country over the weekend. 

Two red and two amber flood warnings were issued by the Environment Agency this morning and said river levels are rising "steadily" in response to rainfall earlier this week. 

Areas most at risk include:

  • Wyboston Lakes

  • School Lane in Eaton Socon

  • Hardwick Road and Springbrook in Eynesbury

  • The Paddock and Crosshall Road in Eaton Ford

  • River Terrace, Priory Lane, Chandlers Wharf, Brook Street, Church Street and Browns Square in St Neots.

Areas around the River Great Ouse including Brampton to Earith, including Back Brook, Hall Green Brook, Parsons Drove Drain, Swavesey Drain and Wadsbys Folly are also impacted. 

Access to properties in Berry Lane, Godmanchester may also be affected.

The River Great Ouse is continuing to rise at Godmanchester, Brampton Sluice, Houghton, Hemingford and St Ives, the Environment Agency added.

The red warning, which urges resident to "act now", stated: "River levels are rising steadily in response to rainfall from Storm Bert earlier this week.

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"Flooding is possible this morning and throughout the day today, Wednesday 27 November 2024.

"Further light rainfall is expected over the next few hours which will keep river levels high.

It added: "Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and are not expecting it to escalate."

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