Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake Near Hoby and Thrussington in Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Wreake in Leicestershire. The alert was officially raised on the afternoon of February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels that are expected to cause flooding today.

Affected Areas

The warning is focused on the East Midlands region, specifically the River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington, and Ratcliffe. Geographic areas most at 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 should start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and advises residents to stay prepared for changing conditions. A follow-up message is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 PM on February 28, 2026.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are currently being observed at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge. While light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, the existing water levels are expected to cause flooding in the specified areas.

Timeline

River levels at the Frisby on the Wreake Gauge are projected to rise until approximately midnight tonight, February 28, 2026. Levels are expected to remain high until the morning of March 1, 2026.