Flood Alert Issued for River Anker and River Sence in West Midlands Through March 1
This alert is no longer in effect.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 potentially record-breaking river levels across 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 for the River Anker and River Sence catchment areas. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised on the morning of February 28, 2026, in response to high river levels that have already led to localized flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting geographic areas within Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- The River Anker: Between Nuneaton and Tamworth.
- The River Sence: Between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey.
Specific locations identified as high-risk include Nuneaton, Mancetter, and Polesworth.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from floodwater: Water may contain hidden dangers, including open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
- Avoid travel: Do not attempt to drive or walk through low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be submerged.
- Monitor updates: Local residents should remain vigilant as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising at Nuneaton, Mancetter, and Polesworth. Forecasters indicate that peak levels are expected to be some of the highest ever recorded in these locations. Peak levels at Nuneaton and Mancetter are anticipated this afternoon, while the River Anker at Polesworth is expected to peak overnight.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and remains in place through Saturday, February 28, and into Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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