An update on flood warnings and icy conditions in Lincolnshire.

There are currently numerous flood warnings and flood alerts in Lincolnshire. The flooding is no longer being treated as a major incident, but the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum is advising residents to be prepared, stay safe and sign up for flood alerts.

Temperatures are expected to fall below zero from 3pm every day until the weekend and driving conditions are likely to be challenging, so motorists are advised to drive according to the conditions.

Staying safe on the roads

If you have to travel, plan and know your route and consider alternative routes if need be.

  • Leave extra space as your braking distance will be drastically increased
  • Go slow and smooth for steering, braking and accelerating
  • Select a higher gear to help with grip
  • Be extra cautious on hills which can be a particular problem in icy weather
  • You might want to pack items such as a blanket, a warm coat, phone charger, sturdy footwear, a warning triangle and a torch.

Schools

The recent weather has affected schools and school transport too. You can check here for current school closures. Please contact individual schools for the very latest information.

The cold and wet weather means some routes are closed or inaccessible for transport operators, which may mean that school transport is delayed or cancelled. 

Find out more about the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum which co-ordinates multi-agency responses and action plans during times of crisis and emergency.