Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake Mills 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 at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe as river levels remain high and rainfall is forecast.
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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
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Wreake. This alert indicates that flooding is expected in the vicinity of mills at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe. The warning was officially raised at 2:36 AM on March 1, 2026.
Affected Areas
The primary areas at risk include Thrussington Mill, specifically Station Road. Additionally, isolated properties located on Brooksby Road and Hoby Road in Leicestershire are within the warning zone. The geographic scope covers the East Midlands region.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should remain vigilant as flooding is expected. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to stay informed of updates, with the next scheduled message expected by 10:30 AM on March 1, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge are currently reported as steady but remain high. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may sustain or increase the risk of flooding in the area.
Timeline
The alert was issued in the early hours of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 10:30 AM on the same day or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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