Flood Warning Issued for River Anker Affecting Mancetter, Witherley, and Atherstone

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley, and Atherstone. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required by residents in the vicinity.

Affected Areas

The warning covers geographic regions within the West Midlands, specifically across the counties of Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Impacted locations include:

• Mancetter: Areas around Lodge Close
• Witherley: Bridge Lane and Riverside
• Atherstone: Royal Meadow Drive, Ratcliffe Road, and Aldermill Business Park

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Start acting on your flood plan immediately if you have one.
• Activate any flood protection products you may have installed on your property.
• Monitor local river levels and rainfall updates.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels on the River Anker are expected to cause flooding this morning. The Environment Agency reports that flooding is likely to affect properties and roads in the specified areas. Agency officials are closely monitoring the situation, including ongoing rainfall and river level data.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:52 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.