Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake in Leicestershire: Mills at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe at Risk
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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 at Thrussington Mill and properties on Brooksby and Hoby 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 06:16 AM on March 3, 2026, as river levels remain elevated and flooding is expected to continue in specific areas.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe within Leicestershire. Specific locations identified as being at the highest risk include:
- Thrussington Mill, including Station Road
- Isolated properties on Brooksby Road
- Isolated properties on Hoby Road
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths.
- Do not put yourself in unnecessary danger.
- Never drive through flood water; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge are currently beginning to fall. Furthermore, the Environment Agency reports that no additional rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Despite the falling levels, the river remains elevated enough to maintain the current flood threat.
Timeline
The alert became effective on the morning of March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and has scheduled a formal update for 14:00 on March 3, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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