There are currently 12 flood alerts in place affecting Lincolnshire and a village near Grantham experienced flooding in the streets and around some properties.
There was further heavy rainfall across the upper Witham catchment overnight.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue set up a temporary flood barrier to protect two properties on the Bourne Road estate in Colsterworth.
South Kesteven District Council have also been seen dropping off additional sand bags in the area.
The government’s flood information service said this may lead to flooding of low lying lands and roads close to the river from Thursday morning.

Fire crews set up a temporary flood barrier. | Photo: R S Mortiss

It has been impacting on some resident’s properties and gardens. | Photo: R S Mortiss
Flood water is also running off from a field between the estate and the A1 for the fourth time in just over a month.
River levels are rising again and expected to remain high throughout the next few days.

Flooding is affecting some roads in the area. | Photo: R S Mortiss

Some properties in the area have been affected. | Photo: R S Mortiss

The council has dropped off additional sand bags in the area. | Photo: R S Mortiss
The 12 flood alerts affecting Lincolnshire currently in place at the time of publication are:
- East and West Glens
- Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston
- River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
- River Idle in Nottinghamshire
- River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
- River Wreake in Leicestershire
- South Forty Foot Drain
- Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford
- Welland tributaries
- Welland Valley
- Witham in North Kesteven
- Witham in South Kesteven
See the latest flood warning and alerts information here.
With many #flood warnings in place across the #Midlands and more heavy rain on its way, make sure you stay #FloodAware
⚠️Check out the live flood warnings in your area https://t.co/4HSc5MbL20
⚠️Steer clear of driving through flood water – just 30cm of water will float your car pic.twitter.com/mEPTqoQWPO
— Env Agency Midlands (@EnvAgencyMids) January 28, 2021
The Environment Agency are constantly monitoring river levels and have staff in the field checking for blockages and clearing weed screen.