The latest England flood warnings in force for the
East Midlands region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption.
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Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: East Midlands
Counties at risk of flooding:
Leicester, Leicestershire
Areas at risk of flooding: Tributaries in Leicester City.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: River levels have peaked and are falling however the risk of flooding still remains throughout this evening and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and land around the brooks in Leicester City, including recreational land where water depths could become hazardous. Areas particularly at risk include those around the Braunstone Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook, Melton Brook, Saffron Brook, Willow Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Thurnby Brook and Scraptoft Brook. Heavy rainfall has passed however there is still a risk of further rainfall from isolated thunderstorms this evening 27/08/2026 and tomorrow, 28/08/2026. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 28 August 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life.
2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required.
3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared.
4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.
Leicester, Leicestershire flood warning updated at: 2026-08-27T16:04:11
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Leicester, Leicestershire Flood Warnings
