Flood Alert Issued for River Mease and Gilwiskaw Brook in West Midlands
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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 Mease catchment, warning of potential flooding in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Mease area in the West Midlands. High river levels have been detected, creating a risk of flooding for the surrounding regions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads around the Harlaston to Edingale Road. Additionally, roads adjacent to the River Mease and Gilwiskaw Brook between Ashby and Croxall are expected to be affected.
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.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers which may already be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and river levels for further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Mease and Gilwiskaw Brook are expected to persist throughout the day. These conditions may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land adjacent to the watercourses. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels in the area.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:44 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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