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 History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 09:10
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels have risen at the Dakyn Road FSA US Sensor river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until midday today, 19/12/2024. 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.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 14:00 19/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 19/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 17:01
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 heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and parkland is possible through this evening, 08/12/2024. 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 3 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tonight, 08/12/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 19:43
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Leicester Cannock Street river gauge as a result of heavy 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 light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow, 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 12:14
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 of roads and farmland is expected from 12:00 today, 01/10/2024. 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 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:00
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leicester Tuffleys Way river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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 expect river levels to remain high until 01/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:31
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 heavy 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 heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 18 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 27/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 10:08
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 heavy 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 heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 20:04
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 of roads and farmland is expected from 20:30 today, 25/09/2024. 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 expect river levels to remain high until 27/09/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 08:05
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels remain elevated at the Dakyn Road inlet river gauge as a result of heavy 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 rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain elevated until 25/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens..
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 16:53
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area at the Leicester Braunstone Avenue river gauge. 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 heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 10:03
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area at the Dakyn Road inlet river gauge.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 19:55
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
River levels have risen at the Spinney Hill Park river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. 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 rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 23/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens at Braunstone Brook.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 16:38
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 7pm on 21/09/24 through to 22/09/24. 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.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 48 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:30 tomorrow morning, 22/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 14:21
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
"Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 21:00 on 07/09/24 and 18:00 on 08/09/24. 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.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
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 tomorrow, 08/09/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2024 20:40
Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms across England. This message has been issued due to localised thunderstorms between 20:30 on 01/08/24 and 06:00 on 02/08/24. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the 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.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 10 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
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 17:00 on 02/08/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 04:47
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 is possible from 04:00 today, 09/07/24. 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. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 16:00 today, 09/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 08:46
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 heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and parkland is expected to begin this morning into this afternoon, 22/05/2024. 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, including thunderstorms, is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 May 2024 09:02
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 between 12:00 and midnight tonight, 12/05/2024, with low confidence over exact timings 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.
To check the status of road closures, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
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.
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.