Witham & Humber Internal Drainage Boards are North East Lindsey, Witham First District, Witham Third District and Upper Witham IDBs
Lincoln, England
Joined May 2014
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Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Still in drought when it’s raining?
Recent rain hasn’t been enough to replenish low groundwater & reservoirs. We need months of sustained rain to recover.
Ground that’s been dry for months can struggle to absorb downpours, so water runs off the surface, increasing flood risk.
ALT cracked dry ground
ALT Cracked dry ground
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Spotted it raining outside?
Dry conditions over the summer have left the ground hard and compacted, meaning rain can’t be absorbed easily.
Swipe to learn why a few weeks of rain is not enough to undo the effects of prolonged periods of below-average rainfall 👉
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Lincolnshire is the first county in England to have an Information Sharing Agreement for Environmental Crime with partners.
Leigh Edlin, Area Director for Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, explains how it works 👇
@LincolnshireCC @LincsPolice
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Coarse fishing close season begins today, meaning you cannot fish for coarse species in rivers, streams, and some stillwaters and canals.
Check regional byelaws to find out which stillwaters and canals are closed. You may fish in those that remain open.
gov.uk/guidance/national-rod…
ALT An Environment Agency fisheries officerstands next to a 'no coarse fishing' sign on railings overlooking a river on a sunny day. Text over the photo reads: Anglers, don't get caught out! Coarse fishing on rivers is closed 15 March to 15 June inclusive.
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
🌊⚠️ Does your #community have a #flood plan?
When flooding happens, having a plan in place can make a huge difference. Community Flood Plans help neighbours work together, prepare in advance, and know what actions to take when flood warnings are issued.
Our Community Flood Plan Development Guide explains the key steps to get started, from setting up a local flood group to planning actions before, during and after a flood. Download the guide: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content…
#FloodPreparedness #CommunitySafety #FloodAwareness #BeFloodReady
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Our ‘Property Flood Resilient House’ resource highlights a range of practical #flood resistant and resilient measures that can be used to better protect your #property.
From simple changes to more involved solutions, including #SuDS, it’s a helpful way to understand what options might work for your home and how they can reduce flood risk and impacts.
Explore our interactive #PFR house to learn more:
thefloodhub.co.uk/pfr/#secti…
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Yesterday we explained what a #RiparianOwner is ❗
Our posts today will discuss the roles #riparian owners play.
#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
We'll be joining other organisations at the Barton Flooding Resilience & Mental Wellbeing Roadshow on Thursday 12 March. Come and chat with us about tidal flood risk around the Humber and how to stay prepared. 🌊📍The Ropewalk, 2–7pm.
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
A Riparian Owner has the important role of maintaining the watercourse & ensuring the water flows freely💧
This may involve safely:
🗑Checking trash screens
🌳Maintaining vegetation along the banks
🪵Clearing fallen trees / branches
#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
We removed tree branches that were interfering with the rain gauge at RAF Wickenby, Lincolnshire.
The rain gauge is key for us issuing flood warnings accurately.
The big branches were repurposed to create a habitat for wildlife on site.
gov.uk/get-flood-warnings
ALT A person wearing an orange safety vest and helmet is using a pole saw to trim a tree near a metal fence on a cloudy day.
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Understanding Riparian Ownership🤯
Follow our focus week from 9th – 13th March to understand what riparian ownership means, how to check if you are a #Riparian owner, and the important role riparian owners play when maintaining your watercourse💧
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/landowner/…
#WatercourseOwner #FloodRisk #FloodAware #LandownerResponsibilities #Landowner #Riparian #RiparianOwnership
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
It's been one of the wettest starts to the year on record.
#TeamEA have been working around the clock to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
From deploying pumps to putting up flood barriers, see what they've achieved in the last month 👇
ALT A person in a bright yellow jacket is clearing screens. Text below reads, "226 field officers working around the clock."
ALT Group of workers in high-visibility clothing installing flood barriers. Text below reads, "578m of flood barriers installed."
ALT Flood water being pumped out. Text reads "98 pumps deployed."
ALT A brick house enclosed in a circular frame. Text reads "24,500 properties protected from flooding"
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Do you have a home #flood plan? 💧
Tasks like moving important items to a higher level can be valuable in the aftermath of a flood.
Read our household flood planning guide to create yours 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content…
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
⚠️ Yellow weather warning UPDATED ⚠️
A yellow warning for ice has been expanded to include areas of southern England
Friday 12:00 – Saturday 12:00
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
ALT A screenshot of the Met Office warnings website showing a recent update to a yellow warning for ice. The warning now includes central and southern England, as well as Wales. The warning is valid from now until 12pm on Saturday.
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
🌧️Weather warnings remain in place for Lincolnshire today, associated with Storm Goretti. While other parts of the country have experienced significant snowfall, most of our county has seen persistent rainfall.☔️lincolnshireresilienceforum.…
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
ℹ️ Update: Ferry Road, Fiskerton is expected to reopen later this evening or early tomorrow under two-way traffic lights.
The full road closure will return from Monday 12th while investigations continue. Please continue to take care.
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
🚧 Emergency road closure in Fiskerton – diversion in place
We have an emergency job taking place in Fiskerton today under a road closure.
⚠️ Part of the original diversion route, including Ferry Road, is not gritted and may be risky to use.
✅ We’ve expanded the diversion to main routes and added ‘Road not gritted’ signage along the original route to help drivers.
🚌 Bus companies have been informed – passengers are advised to check with their provider directly for the latest updates.
Please follow the signed diversion and drive carefully.
#Lincolnshire #EmergencyRoadworks #RoadSafety #Fiskerton 🚧❄️
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Making plans for the weekend?
❄️ Calm and cold on Saturday with an icy start
🌧️ Turning wet and windy on Sunday with a spell of snow across the north
Here are all the details 👇
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
Another spell of snow is coming ❄️
Watch Aidan explain when it will arrive and where it'll affect ⤵️
youtu.be/G49QvInV9U0?si=UK2P…
Witham & Humber DBs retweeted
If you have suffered damage to fences or trees from #StormGoretti and aren't sure who is responsible for them, our blog about boundaries may be useful to you:
hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2…
ALT Fallen wooden fence panel lying on grass between two garden fences, highlighting potential boundary disputes. Text is overlaid on the fallen panel, reading "Boundary issues?"