Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake in 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 Wreake, with flooding expected to impact Frisby-on-the-Wreake and Ratcliffe on the Wreake starting early evening February 28.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicestershire, East 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 Leicestershire, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Wreake at Frisby-on-the-Wreake. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets the East Midlands region within Leicestershire. Areas at the highest risk include:
- Washstones Lane and Mill Lane
- Frisby on the Wreake, including Water Lane
- Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today following light rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge are predicted to rise steadily throughout the evening.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the afternoon of February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin early evening on February 28. River levels are forecast to rise until approximately midnight tonight and will remain high until the morning of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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