Rustic Lane, Blyton, near Gainsborough DN21 3LP flood risk

1. Flood History of Rustic Lane, Blyton, near Gainsborough DN21 3LP

Could you please tell me whether the area has been flooded and/or the chances of it again being affected in this way. The property above stands alongside an open water stream.

1. In its capacity as Lead Local Flood Authority, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has not been made aware of any reports of flooding on Rustic Lane, Blyton, DN21 3LP. Having said that it cannot definitively confirm or deny whether the property in question has never been affected by flooding as not every instance is reported to the Council.

With regards the future risk of flooding within the vicinity of the property, it would, in the first instance, recommend that you reviews the information that is publicly available via the Long Term Flood Risk Service (https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk). Note, that this service identifies the risk of flooding to an area and not a particular property and as such should be used as an indicative guide. Following review of this information should you have further questions regarding the risk of flooding from surface water it is advised that you get in contact with the Floods and Water team via email at FloodRisk@lincolnshire.gov.uk.