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. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: East Midlands
Counties at risk of flooding:
Leicestershire, Rutland Areas at risk of flooding: River Wreake in Leicestershire.
Rivers At Flood Risk
River Wreake
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Forecast rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of 16 January 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Mill Lane and Water Lane at Frisby on the Wreake, Rearsby Road at Thrussington, Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Frisby, farmlands at Hoby, Brooksby, Thrussington, Ratcliffe and Syston. Rainfall is forecast this afternoon and evening. River levels at Frisby on the Wreake Gauge will begin rising at 16:00 on 15/01/2026. We are closely monitoring the situation & liaising with professional partners. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water & avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 16 January 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Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. Leicestershire, Rutland flood warning updated at: 2026-01-15T15:26:18 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the East Midlands region of England:
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Leicestershire, Rutland Flood Warnings
