Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Leather Mill in Warwickshire

Alert Details

A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Anker at Leather Mill. The alert was officially raised at 7:42 AM on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the West Midlands region within Warwickshire. Geographic impacts are expected in the Leather Mill area, including properties and roads located on Leathermill Lane near the River Anker.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following actions immediately:

• Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
• Activate any flood protection products you may have installed on your property.
• Monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. The Environment Agency reports that flooding is likely to affect both residential properties and local road networks in the immediate vicinity of the River Anker at Leather Mill.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to occur on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and will provide an update on the situation by 2:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.