Flood Alert Issued for Leicester City Tributaries as River Levels Rise
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for several brooks in Leicester City, warning of potential flooding on low-lying roads and recreational land through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicester City, East Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester City, East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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