Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe
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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 in Leicestershire, with flooding expected to impact Thrussington Mill and surrounding roads.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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