Flood Alert Issued for Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for parts of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, warning of possible flooding due to rising river levels on May 2, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
- 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 Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Alert Details
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. It is effective as of May 2, 2026, based on the time it was raised.
Affected Areas
The alert affects low-lying agricultural land and roads around Whitwick in the East Midlands, specifically in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Areas at risk include those near the Grace Dieu Brook, the Black Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook, and Kingston Brook, which are local tributaries to the River Soar.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Forecast rising river levels may lead to flooding on May 2, 2026. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, and river levels at Whitwick downstream Gauge are rising rapidly due to the catchment conditions.
Timeline
The alert was raised on May 2, 2026, at 16:21:45. 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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