Flood Alert Issued for River Anker and River Sence in West Midlands Through February 16
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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 the River Anker and River Sence, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads across three counties.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective Period: February 15 through February 16, 2026
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting areas within Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- River Anker: Between Nuneaton and Tamworth.
- River Sence: Between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports as conditions change.
- Take care when traveling near riverbanks or low-lying roads.
Expected Conditions
While current river levels are falling, they remain above the Flood Alert threshold level. Further rainfall is forecast for today, which may sustain or increase water levels. Flooding of land and roads is expected to continue through February 15 and February 16, 2026.
Timeline
- Alert Raised: February 15, 2026, at 10:18 AM
- Expected Duration: Through February 16, 2026
- Next Update: The Environment Agency will provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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