Flood Alert Info - Tributaries in Leicester City
Area Description
Leicester City Tributaries including Willow, Evington, Bushby, Thurnby, Scraptoft, Melton and Braunstone Brooks.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 15:59
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of forecast thunderstorms. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
There is the potential for thunderstorms today, Friday, 03/05/2024 and again on Sunday, 05/05/2024, and Monday, 06/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please stay aware in case further alerts or warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 15:00, or as the situation changes.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 15:03
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of forecast thunderstorms. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
There is the potential for thunderstorms today, Thursday, 02/05/2024, through Friday, 03/05/2024 and again on Sunday, 05/05/2024, and Monday, 06/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please stay aware in case further alerts or warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 15:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 08:11
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
"River levels are rising at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible from 09:00 today, 28/04/24. 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.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 15:00 on 28/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking debris screens for blockages.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 19:00 this evening, 28/04/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:29
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels remain high at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rain is expected over the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 16:55
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels have fallen below threshold but remain high at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rain is expected tomorrow morning, 22/02/24 and over the next 48 hours. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 09:08
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels have risen at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible during today 21/02/2024. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 15:13
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
"River levels are rising at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 15:30 today into tomorrow, 14/02/24. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/02/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:26
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Leicester City Tributaries river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecast over the next few days. Consequently, over the next few days there will be possible risk of flooding of roads and farmland. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 19:59
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Leicester City Tributaries river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecast over the next few days. Consequently, from Monday evening, 01/01/2024 and over the next few days there will be possible risk of flooding of roads and farmland. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 23:30
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Leicester City Tributaries river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecast over the next few days. Consequently, from Sunday night, 31/12/2023 and over the next few days there will be possible risk of flooding of roads and farmland. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 23:30 on Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:45
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Leicester City Tributaries river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecasted over the next few days. Consequently, from Sunday afternooon, 31/12/2023 and over the next few days there will be possible risk of flooding of roads and farmland. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:30 on 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.