Water levels
Heighington suffered localised flooding in December 2012, in November 2019, October 2023 (Storm Babett), and recently in January 2024 (Storm Henk). Since 2012 there have been improvements to the sewer system in Heighington and a programme of clearance of drainage pipes and ditches, which is likely to reduce the risk of localised flooding.
Heighington Parish Council provides information about rainfall and groundwater level to inform residents of the potential for localise flooding. We also hope this information will be of wider interest to gardeners and farmers.
The groundwater level stated is for the Stow 2 borehole, which is located near to Brinkle Spring Lane, Heighington and the approximated local rainfall data comes from the nearest Met Office station at Waddington.
Thank you to the Environment Agency for providing the groundwater level data and to a local resident for the data analysis and report.
February 2025: LCC Flood and Water Management Scrutiny Committee have published their report on the impacts of Storms Babet and Henk. The report can be accessed here: https://lincolnshire.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s66320/05A%20Storms%20Babet%20and%20Henk%20Report.pdf
Heighington Emergency Plan
In 2025 the Heighington Community Emergency Plan was created. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) consists of various councillors and officers of the Parish Council. We also gathered details of local residents who have indicated they would be willing to volunteer in an emergency situation. The Emergency Plan was further updated following a review and table-top test with the Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) Emergency Planning team and it is now active. The Emergency Plan will be reviewed periodically, as required.
Heighington Community Emergency Plan
Useful Information
Who is responsible for clearing out Heighington beck?
Rainfall and groundwater levels
LCC Poster - How to report a flood
Be prepared by staying flood aware