Flood Warning Issued for Gilwiskaw Brook at Packington, Leicestershire
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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 warning for the Packington area as rising river levels on the Gilwiskaw Brook are expected to cause flooding on February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Gilwiskaw Brook at Packington. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required to protect property and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning is focused on the West Midlands region, specifically within Leicestershire. Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in the Packington area, with specific concern for locations including Mill Street and Brook Close.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. You should activate any flood protection products installed at your property. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels on the Gilwiskaw Brook are expected to cause flooding throughout this morning. The agency is currently tracking both precipitation and the resulting river response to manage the situation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 4:13 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur during the morning of February 28. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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