Nearly 70 flood warnings and alerts in place for Lincolnshire

Nearly 70 flood warnings and alerts for Lincolnshire waterways remain in force this morning as more rain is due this evening.

Storm Henk has created havoc across the southern part of the county in recent days with many homes and roads being flooded due to the deluge of rain.

The Environment Agency, who came in for some criticism yesterday after the Bourne Eau breached its banks yesterday, has a total of 35 flood warnings in place this morning along with a further 32 alerts.

Affected waterways are:

River Glen

River Witham

River Welland

River Witham

South Forty Foot

River Ancholme

River Nar

The Met Office is forecasting further rain to hit the county from 9pm tonight.