Flood Warning Issued for Grace Dieu Brook at Whitwick and Thringstone
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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 Whitwick and Thringstone in Leicestershire as river levels on the Grace Dieu Brook rise rapidly following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Grace Dieu Brook at Whitwick and Thringstone. This alert was officially raised at 4:17 AM on February 28, 2026, in response to rapidly rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning includes the East Midlands region, specifically within the county of Leicestershire. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include Farndale and Grace Dieu Road in Whitwick. Properties and roads throughout both Whitwick and Thringstone are also considered at risk of flooding.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to monitor local water levels and stay updated on current weather conditions. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as flooding is expected to occur this morning.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Whitwick downstream Gauge are rising rapidly due to the specific nature of the catchment area. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 12 hours, which is expected to sustain or increase the threat of flooding throughout the morning of February 28, 2026.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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