Storm Babet: Weather and Flooding Update
I wanted to share the latest update from WLDC regarding the severe weather affecting our area.
Overnight, 40–50mm of rain fell across the District, with a further 10–20mm this morning. Rain is expected to continue into this evening before easing overnight. A number of Flood Alerts and Warnings remain in place, including for the River Trent, River Eau, Barlings Eau, River Till and tributaries, River Rase, and the Upper and Lower Ancholme. The situation is changing rapidly and is being closely monitored.
Across the District, several roads are either impassable or passable with extreme care due to surface water or fallen trees. LCC Highways are aware and responding. The Environment Agency is also taking action, including opening sluice gates and using flood relief fields where needed.
Market and Middle Rasen are currently among the worst affected areas. Around 650 homes were initially without power; the latest update suggests 60% have now been restored, with further work ongoing. We estimate around 30 properties in Market and Middle Rasen and around 17 elsewhere are experiencing flooding issues, though exact numbers are difficult due to multiple reports of the same incidents.
WLDC continues to play a full role in the multi‑agency response. Our Operational, Customer Services and Home Choices Teams have activated emergency procedures and will work late if required. WLDC is also supporting LCC Highways with the delivery of sandbags.
If residents are at imminent risk of internal flooding, please advise them to call the LCC Floodline on 01522 782082, or 999 if there is a threat to life. The Floodline is extremely busy, so LCC recommends reporting flooding issues via Fix My Street: https://www.fixmystreet.com/
You can check the latest flood information here:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If you are worried about a particular resident and it is an emergency, please contact me directly.