Flood Alert Issued for River Sence in Leicestershire as Heavy Rain Forecast
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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 Sence in Leicestershire, warning of potential flooding in Great Glen, South Wigston, and Blaby starting Thursday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Sence in Leicestershire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Sence catchment area in the East Midlands. Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Specific locations mentioned include:
- Farmland in Great Glen
- Kilby Bridge
- South Wigston
- Blaby
- The road at Crow Mills
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
- Stay prepared for potential updates as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight into the early hours of tomorrow morning. This precipitation is expected to cause river levels to rise. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation at the South Wigston Gauge.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on March 12, 2026. River levels are forecast to begin rising at the South Wigston Gauge starting at 20:00 on March 12, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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