Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Leather Mill in 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 at Leather Mill, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads 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

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.

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 at Leather Mill, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads 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?
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