Flood warnings remain in place after major incident declared in Lincolnshire

Flood warnings remained in place across Lincolnshire on Tuesday after a major incident was declared following snow and heavy rain.

Thirty-one Environment Agency flood warnings - where flooding is expected - and 30 flood alerts - where flooding is possible - were still in force.

It came after about 100 properties across the county were flooded on Monday.

Children had to be rescued from Edenham Primary School, near Bourne, after surrounding routes became flooded.

In Grimsby, a 17-year-old had to be rescued by firefighters from floodwater who used dry suits and a rescue sled to help him to safety.

A community farm in Fairfield had to move their animals to dry and higher land to escape the floods.

Kathy Owen, founder of Fairfield Community Farm and Wellbeing Project, said: “We’ve been fortunate that the animals have been either moved to drier areas or we've been able to raise the level of their sleeping areas, but the cleanup process is now our biggest worry."

In a statement on Tuesday Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF) said: "The flooding risk for roads, land and properties remained overnight and there are a number of places we are keeping a close monitor on."

The West Glen River at Greatford, near Stamford, was significantly above normal levels on Monday night and 49 properties were identified as being at risk.

The River Steeping at Wainfleet was also at risk of over-topping, with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service crews pumping water from the area near to the B195.

Eighteen roads were closed.

A Lincolnshire County Council spokesperson said: "A combination of snow and rain have led to flooding and fallen trees and branches around the county."

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