River Welland overflows onto Stamford Meadows as flood alert issued

Part of the town meadows is flooded and a warning has been issued with more rain forecast.

There are pools of water on Stamford Meadows as the River Welland has overflowed this afternoon (December 6) following a few days of heavy rainfall.

An amber flood alert has been issued for Welland Valley, which includes Stamford, urging people to ‘be prepared’.

Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow with the heaviest showers due after midday.

The amber alert warns people to avoid using low lying footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid roads near rivers, which may be flooded.