Flood Warning Issued for River Wreake Near Hoby and Thrussington 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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Residents along the River Wreake in Leicestershire are advised to take action as rising river levels are expected to cause flooding through Sunday morning.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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