Flood Alert Issued for River Anker and River Sence Across West Midlands

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Anker and River Sence. The alert was officially raised at 9:12 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as river levels remain high across the West Midlands area.

Affected Areas

The alert covers specific geographic regions within the counties of Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Impacted areas include low-lying land and roads adjacent to:

• River Anker: The stretch between Nuneaton and Tamworth.
• River Sence: The stretch between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey.

What You Should Do

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

• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these may be flooded.
• Stay away from flood water. It may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
• Monitor local river levels and weather reports for further developments.

Expected Conditions

According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently high but are slowly decreasing at the Polesworth and Mancetter river gauges. While light rainfall is forecast for the area, no further increases in river levels are expected. Authorities anticipate that levels will continue to fall as the day progresses.

Timeline

The risk of flooding is expected to remain throughout Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency will monitor the situation and provides a scheduled update by 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.