Flood Alert Issued for River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire

Alert Details

Alert Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) Issued By: Environment Agency Effective Date: February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The alert covers the East Midlands region, specifically impacting parts of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. Key areas identified include:

• River Smite: Low-lying agricultural land and roads along the river. Specific concern is noted for Church Gate and Bunnison Lane in Colston Bassett.
• River Devon: Areas around Easthorpe, Bottesford, Belvoir Lane, and the Woolsthorpe to Belvoir road in Woolsthorpe.
• Muston: Church Lane and Main Street.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Roads in Colston Bassett may become impassable due to potentially dangerous depths of water. Residents should monitor local conditions and stay prepared for changing water levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels are rising rapidly this evening, particularly at the Colston Bassett Gauge. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may exacerbate the situation. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels across the catchment area.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 5:44 PM on February 15, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 9:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.