Emergency services and authorities that make up the Lincolnshire Local Resilience Forum.
The update:
There were isolated incidents of flooding overnight in Boston and Greatford, with some residents being moved upstairs for safety. These issues have stabilised and are being monitored.
The situation is improving; water levels are reducing in most areas, and risks overnight have been controlled and managed. Road closures are also rapidly being lifted.
We are still treating the situation as a major incident due to the risk of overtopping at the South Delph and the high tide impact on the South 40ft Drain in Boston. We need to assess these risks on the ground over the next few hours before we can downgrade the incident.
A total of 194 properties have been flooded so far, and despite receding water levels, this number could still rise.
There are currently 27 flood warnings and 18 flood alerts across Lincolnshire.
EMAS declared a critical incident at 6 pm yesterday due to the number of calls they were receiving. The picture has significantly improved, and crews are not currently being affected by floodwater.
Temperatures are expected to fall below zero from 3 pm every day until the weekend, and driving conditions are likely to be challenging, so motorists are advised to drive according to the conditions.
Lincolnshire Police Chief Inspector Gary Brockie said: “Although the situation is improving, there are some key risks that we need to monitor over the next couple of hours before we can confidently downgrade from a major incident.
“Teams from the Police, Fire and Rescue, Lincolnshire County Council, the Environment Agency, and District Councils are out in our communities working hard to keep residents safe, and we would urge people to monitor the relevant websites for updates and to heed advice where required.”
• A1 Lincolnshire closed both ways Grantham – Newark due to flooding