Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Horeston Grange and Attleborough, Warwickshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Anker at Horeston Grange and Attleborough. High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning, February 28, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning is in effect for the West Midlands region, specifically within Warwickshire. Geographic areas and streets at risk include:

• Launceston Drive area
• Kingfisher Court
• Liberty Way
• Pembroke Way
• Attleborough Road
• Seymour Road
• Caarnarfon Drive
• Ribbonbrook
• Lister Street
• Ribbonfields
• Pingle Court

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

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

Expected Conditions

High river levels on the River Anker are expected to cause flooding of both properties and roads throughout the morning. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation, including ongoing rainfall and river level data.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:17 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.