Flood Alert Issued for Leicester City Tributaries as River Levels Rise

Alert Details

Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective: From the afternoon of February 15, 2026, until further notice.

Affected Areas

The alert covers tributaries in Leicester City and parts of Leicestershire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying roads and land surrounding the following brooks:

• Braunstone Brook
• Lubbesthorpe Brook
• Melton Brook
• Saffron Brook
• Willow Brook
• Bushby Brook
• Evington Brook
• Thurnby Brook
• Scraptoft Brook

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Be aware that water depths in recreational land could become hazardous.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently rising at the Leicester Tuffleys Way and Spinney Hill Park gauges. Rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours. The Environment Agency reports that flooding is possible starting from the afternoon of February 15, 2026, particularly affecting low-lying land and recreational areas near the listed brooks.

Timeline

• Alert Raised: February 15, 2026, at 5:47 PM
• Expected Impact: Beginning the afternoon of February 15, 2026
• Next Update: The Environment Agency will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.