There are currently 18 alerts and one flood warning affecting Lincolnshire, as the adverse weather conditions caused mayhem in parts of the county.
The Met Office also issued a yellow warning for snow and ice until 10am on Friday, January 15. The early rain, sleet and snow across the East Midlands should ease and clear by Thursday evening.
Clouds will begin to thin in the east, leading to a risk of icy stretches, frost and fog later. The cold weather will continue on Friday and further warning for snow and ice will run between 3am and 9pm on Saturday, January 16.
The government’s Flood Information Service issued a warning for Swaton Eau in Swaton Village on Thursday morning, saying flooding was expected and immediate action was required.
It stated that properties may be affected — with those low lying near the river on West Street most at risk.
The Environment Agency’s staff attended the area to check flood defences, clear blockages, and assist the emergency services and council.
Flooding on West End in Swaton. | Photo: Chelsey Bamford
On Halls Hill in Goulceby near Horncastle a Morrisons van was captured on camera struggling to deliver shopping as it appeared to be stuck in the water.
High water levels were also seen in other areas including Northbeck near Sleaford and Corby Glen, which is around nine miles from Grantham.
Heavy rainfall in Northbeck near Sleaford on January 14. | Photo: Hannah Thorogood
Burton bridge. | Photo: Hannah Thorogood
Flood warnings and alerts have been put in place. | Photo: Gov.uk
In addition, 18 flood alerts are currently in place affecting some areas of Lincolnshire. This means at the time of publication flooding is still possible and it is advised to be prepared in the following areas:
Bain Catchment
Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater
East and West Glens
Fossdyke Canal and River Till
Louth Canal and Waithe Beck
Minor Watercourses of South Forty Foot Drain
Rase and Upper Ancholme
River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
River Idle in Nottinghamshire
River Steeping
River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
River Trent in Nottinghamshire
River Wreake in Leicestershire
Tributaries of the lower River Witham from Blankney to Sleaford
Welland tributaries
Welland Valley
Witham in North Kesteven
Witham in South Kesteven
Police have also been busy dealing with several vehicle incidents on the county’s roads.
Looks like the white stuff is setting in. Roads are not great, take care and a bit like C19 precautions give extra space between vehicles to #brake. @LincsRuralCrime and other resources dealing with several vehicle incidents across the South of the county. #Snowing#Fatal4pic.twitter.com/qa4uN2c8yw
— Lincolnshire Police Specials (@LincsSpecials) January 14, 2021
Localised flooding across the NSK area. Please only travel if you are making an essential journey. Tanners Lane, Corby Glenn under water. Officers dealing with multiple collisions and vehicles in water #response#policing#granthampic.twitter.com/F7jfeb6Cd4
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