Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Wreake in the East Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 8:47 AM on March 2, 2026, as river levels remain high.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe in Leicestershire. Specific locations at risk include:

• Thrussington Mill, including Station Road
• Isolated properties on Brooksby Road
• Isolated properties on Hoby Road

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to continue taking care on waterside roads and footpaths and to avoid putting themselves in unnecessary danger. Officials stress that drivers should never attempt to drive through flood water, noting that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge are currently stabilizing and are generally steady, though they remain high enough for flooding to be expected. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as levels remain elevated.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of March 2, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.