Flood Warning Issued for Gilwiskaw Brook at Packington, Leicestershire

Source: Environment Agency · Leicestershire, West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Leicestershire, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.