Residents in Northampton, Northamptonshire, are being warned of potential flooding today, 6 February 2026, as flood alerts have been issued across the county. The Environment Agency has placed alerts for the Upper Nene and River Tove catchments, warning that river levels are rising and flooding is possible.
The current forecast predicts between 15mm and 25mm of rain will fall throughout the day. The ground is already saturated after a very wet January — provisional Met Office data show the UK received about 117% of its long‑term average January rainfall, with some areas recording near‑record totals — so further rain is expected to run off quickly into local rivers and roads.
The Met Office projects river levels to peak between 18:00 tonight and 04:00 on 7 February. While no major residential evacuations have been ordered, low‑lying areas such as the Northampton Marina, Billing Aquadrome, and roads near Bedford Road are at increased risk of minor flooding by mid‑afternoon.
Officials are asking people in communities such as St James, Far Cotton and Cotton End to remain vigilant and to avoid walking or driving through floodwater. The Environment Agency says it has field teams in the Washlands and at river gates monitoring levels and checking for blockages.
Drivers should take extra care on the A45 corridor and near St Andrew’s Road, as surface water is expected to gather quickly. Avoid driving through floodwater — the Environment Agency warns that around 30cm of moving water can be enough to float a car.
Stay updated via the Environment Agency’s Check for Flooding service and local Met Office warnings for any changes to alert levels.
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