Flood Alert Issued for Leicester City and East Midlands
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on May 2, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for tributaries in Leicester City, with possible flooding due to rising river levels on May 2, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicester City, East Midlands
- Issued
- May 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester City, East Midlands.
Flood Alert in Leicester City and East Midlands
Alert Details
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. The alert type is Flood Alert with a severity level of 3.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include tributaries in Leicester City, East Midlands, specifically around the Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, and Braunstone Brook in Leicestershire.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk include low-lying roads and land around the brooks.
Expected Conditions
Forecast rising river levels may lead to flooding, with rainfall expected over the next 48 hours. River levels at Leicester Braunstone Avenue Gauge may rise rapidly.
Timeline
The alert was raised on May 2, 2026, at 16:21:35. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on May 3, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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