Volunteer responders from the Lincolnshire Community Assistance Team (L-CAT) worked tirelessly through the night to support emergency services following severe weather across the county.
After unexpected high winds and heavy rainfall swept through Lincolnshire on the evening of Tuesday 24th March 2026, multiple incidents were reported involving fallen trees, blocked roads and hazardous conditions across both rural and major routes.
Responders from the volunteer-led organisation were deployed across the county, assisting colleagues from Lincolnshire Police and Lincolnshire County Council Highways in clearing debris and ensuring roads could reopen as quickly and safely as possible.
Incidents attended included:
- A 60ft tree blocking a B road, requiring urgent cutting and removal
- A lane closure on the A15 at Navenby due to fallen debris
- Multiple reports of trees down in Louth, Grantham, Lincoln, and surrounding areas
Despite challenging overnight conditions, volunteer responders remained on the ground for hours, helping to minimise disruption and keep traffic moving wherever it was safe to do so.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Community Assistance Team (L-CAT) said: “Our volunteers responded immediately as conditions worsened, working alongside our partners in the emergency services and highways teams to deal with fallen trees and dangerous obstructions.
These incidents can be unpredictable and often occur in difficult conditions, but our team is committed to supporting the county whenever needed. We’re incredibly proud of the dedication shown by everyone involved overnight.”
The overnight response highlights the vital role played by volunteer organisations in supporting statutory services during periods of severe weather and increased demand.
As incidents like this continue to place pressure on resources, L-CAT is actively seeking additional volunteer responders to strengthen its ability to respond across Lincolnshire.
Anyone interested in joining the team and supporting their local community during emergencies is encouraged to find out more and apply via the organisation’s website: https://lcat.org
L-CAT provides trained volunteers who assist with a range of incidents, including severe weather response, flooding, community support operations and emergency assistance alongside partner agencies.
L-CAT responders work with Highways Officers and Lincolnshire Police to reopen A15 near Lincoln
A 60ft Fallen Tree in Fulbeck closed a road. The tree was cut down and discarded on the nearby verge to reopen the carriageway.
The A15 near Navenby was reduced to one lane overnight due to a Fallen Tree
