Flood Warning Issued for Whetstone Brook 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 Whetstone Brook at Whetstone, with high river levels expected to cause flooding in residential areas on February 28, 2026.
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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 Whetstone Brook at Whetstone. This alert indicates that flooding is expected to occur on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the East Midlands region, specifically within Leicestershire. Areas at the highest risk include:
- Elliot Close, Wright Close, and Mawby Close
- Badger Drive, Cambridge Road, and Brookside
- Bridgeway, Brook Street, and Anna's Way
- High Street, Avon Drive, and Greenfields
- Whetstone, including Dicken Bridge and Otter Way
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are being driven by rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. According to the Whetstone Gauge, river levels are expected to continue rising until 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026.
Timeline
The alert was raised on the morning of February 28, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until approximately 19:00 (7:00 PM) on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 4:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation warrants.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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