Flood Warning Issued for Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey 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 Rothley Brook, with flooding expected to impact Glenfield and Anstey starting the morning of February 23.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Midlands, Leicestershire
- 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 East Midlands, Leicestershire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Level 2 Flood Warning for the Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers areas along the Rothley Brook in Leicester and Leicestershire. Locations at the highest risk include:
- West Street
- Station Road
- Main Street
- Glenfield
- Anstey
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
- Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to prevent water damage.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on updates from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Rothley Gauge are currently rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment area. While only light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, the existing water levels are sufficient to cause flooding. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The flood warning was officially raised at 4:45 AM on February 23, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin from the early hours of today. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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