Flood Alert Issued for River Anker and River Sence in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 parts of Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire as high river levels and forecast rainfall create potential flooding risks.
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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. The alert was officially raised at 10:42 AM on February 16, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands area, specifically impacting regions within Leicestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- The River Anker between Nuneaton and Tamworth.
- The River Sence between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
Although river levels are currently falling, they remain above the Flood Alert threshold level. Further rainfall is forecast during the course of the day on February 16, 2026, which could impact the rate at which water levels recede or cause them to rise again.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 16, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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