Flood Alert Issued for River Anker and River Sence Across West Midlands
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 the River Anker and River Sence, warning of high river levels affecting Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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