Flood Alert Issued for Rothley, Quorn, and Sileby Brooks in Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook, and Sileby Brook catchments in the East Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 5:47 PM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Leicester and Leicestershire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying agricultural land, farmlands, and roads in the following locations:

• Glenfield and Anstey: Including the Morrisons parks.
• Sileby, Thurcaston, and Rothley
• Newtown Linford, Cropston, Swithland, and Quorn

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Avoid crossing any bridges near the affected brooks.
• Monitor local weather conditions and river levels closely.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Glenfield Gauge are currently high and are expected to remain elevated. Meteorological forecasts indicate continued rainfall over the next 24 hours, which may exacerbate the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and on local road networks.

Timeline

The alert became effective at 5:47 PM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.