Flood Warning Issued for River Sence in Leicestershire from Temple Mill to Sheepy Magna

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Sence. This alert indicates that flooding is expected to occur on the morning of February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the River Sence from Temple Mill to Sheepy Magna in Leicestershire. Geographic locations at risk include:

• Sibson Mill
• Lovetts Bridge
• Sheepy Parva
• Properties and roads within the Temple Mill and Sheepy Magna areas.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning 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.
• Monitor local rainfall and river levels as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, including rainfall and river levels across the West Midlands area.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:11 AM on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.