Flood Warning Issued for River Sence in Leicestershire from Temple Mill to Sheepy Magna
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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 Sence, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads in Leicestershire this morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicestershire
- 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 Leicestershire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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