Flood Alert Issued for River Wreake in Leicestershire and Rutland

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Wreake in Leicestershire. The alert (Severity Level 3) was officially raised at 5:47 PM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Wreake catchment area within Leicestershire and Rutland. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:

• Roads: Mill Lane and Water Lane at Frisby on the Wreake, Rearsby Road at Thrussington, and Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
• Agricultural Land: Low-lying farmlands at Frisby, Hoby, Brooksby, Thrussington, Ratcliffe, and Syston.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local conditions closely. Because ground conditions are currently saturated, river levels may rise rapidly in response to any additional rainfall. Travelers should avoid low-lying roads near the river, specifically Mill Lane, Water Lane, Rearsby Road, and Broome Lane, which are most at risk of flooding.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake and Syston gauges remain high. With rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours and the ground already saturated, there is a continued risk of flooding for low-lying agricultural land and local infrastructure.

Timeline

The alert was issued on the evening of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.