Flood Warning Issued for River Anker Affecting Mancetter, Witherley, and Atherstone
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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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A flood warning has been issued for the River Anker in Leicestershire and Warwickshire, with rising water levels expected to impact properties and roads on the morning of February 28.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Leicestershire and Warwickshire)
- 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 West Midlands (Leicestershire and Warwickshire).
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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