Fresh flood warnings have been issued today after a week of torrential rain saw the River Great Ouse reach its highest level on record. 

It comes after parts of the river burst its banks on Thursday (September 26), with Godmanchester, Huntingdon, St Neots and St Ives among a number of areas affected by rising water levels. 

Flooding was reported across the district on Friday following an amber weather warning for heavy rain issued by the Met Office on Wednesday (September 25).

The 12-hour warning covered large parts of Huntingdonshire as "slow moving showers and thunderstorms" developed through the afternoon.

Affected areas received up to 30-40mm of rain in three hours or less, with some at risk of 50-60mm in or around six hours.

the River Great Ouse reached its highest level on record in St Neots.The River Great Ouse reached its highest level on record in St Neots. (Image: GOV.UK)

A total of five flood warnings and four flood alerts are in force across the district today (September 28), with the Environment Agency warning residents to 'act now' as water levels continue to rise. 

It comes as the River Great Ouse reached its highest level on record in St Neots, hitting 1.85 metres. 

Both flood warnings and alerts affect large parts of Huntingdonshire, including areas in: 

  • Abbots Ripton

  • Wyboston 

  • St Neots

  • Eaton Socon

  • Eynesbury

  • Brampton

  • Little Paxton

  • Great Paxton

  • Southoe

  • Buckden

  • The Offords

  • Godmanchester

  • Earith

  • Fenstanton

  • Fen Drayton

  • Swavesey

The Environment Agency flood warnings state: "River levels are high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is still possible for the next few days while the rivers drain away from high peak levels.

The forecast is for dry weather for the next two days. Take care on riverside roads and footpaths, and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 5pm today."