Flood Alert Issued for River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
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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 Devon and Smite areas, warning of rising water levels and potential road closures through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East 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 East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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