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

Source: Environment Agency · Leicestershire

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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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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 Sence, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads in Leicestershire this morning.
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 Leicestershire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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