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

Source: Environment Agency · Warwickshire, West Midlands

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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 the River Anker, with flooding of properties and roads expected in Warwickshire on the morning of February 28, 2026.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Warwickshire, 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 Warwickshire, West Midlands.

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.

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 River Anker, with flooding of properties and roads expected in Warwickshire on the morning of 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 Warwickshire, 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.