Flood Alert Issued for River Sence in Leicestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 the River Sence in Leicestershire due to high river levels and forecast rainfall.
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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
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Sence in Leicestershire. This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Specific locations identified by the Environment Agency include farmland in Great Glen, Kilby Bridge, South Wigston, and Blaby, as well as the road at Crow Mills.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. You should avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the South Wigston Gauge remain high. Additionally, rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may further impact river levels and contribute to flooding in low-lying areas.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:30 AM on February 16, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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