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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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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