Flood Alert Info - Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar

Area Description

Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar including: Black Brook, Wood Brook, Burleigh Brook, Grace Dieu Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King's Brook and Kingston Brook.
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 1 Oct 2024 20:01
Black Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 12:45
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 13:00 today, 01/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook, Kingston Brook and the Black Brook at Shepshed. 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 16:43
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 30/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 01/10/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water 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 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 11:42
Black Brook
"River levels are rising at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12noon today, 30/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 on 30/09/24, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:30
Black Brook
River levels are remain high at the Loughborough University Rain Gauge river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 26/09/24, and tomorrow, 27/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Heavy rain is forecast over the next 18 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/09/2024. 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 tomorrow morning, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 11:26
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough University Rain Gauge river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 17:00 and 23:00 today, 26/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/09/2024. 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 tomorrow morning, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 08:06
Black Brook
River levels remain elevated at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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
Black Brook
River levels will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area at the Shepshed river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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
Black Brook
River levels will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area at the Shepshed river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 16:40
Black 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 14:22
Black 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 2 Sep 2024 09:03
Black 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 on 02/09/2024. 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 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 03/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Sep 2024 11:36
Black 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 on 01/09/2024 and 02/09/2024. 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 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 02/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2024 12:27
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms are forecast across England. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 00:00 (midnight) on 01/08/24 and 06:00 on 02/08/24. 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 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 13:00 on 02/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2024 13:32
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms are forecast across England. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 00:00 (midnight) on 01/08/24 and 06:00 on 02/08/24. 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 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 13:00 on 01/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jul 2024 15:24
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential localised heavy rain overnight of 15/07/2024 to 16/07/24. Given the unpredictable nature of this type of rainfall, 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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 16/07/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 13:43
Black 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 14:00 and 23:59 on 09/07/24. 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 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 daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 12:36
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 12:30 today, 22/05/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Persistent rainfall including thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations given the unpredictable nature of the thunderstorms. 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. This message will be updated by 11:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 08:46
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and parkland and farmland is possible to begin this morning, into this afternoon, 22/05/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall, including thunderstorms, are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow on 23/05/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 11:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 12 May 2024 09:03
Black 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 15:57
Black 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 throughout today, 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 15:02
Black 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 through Friday 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 10:22
Black Brook
"River levels are rising at the Shepshed and Loughborough river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout today, 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 29/04/24, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2024 15:44
Black Brook
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge in the early hours of 28/04/24 as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur between 05:00 and 12:00 on 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high on 28/04/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking debris screens and watercourses 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 28/04/24, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 16:57
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning at 07:00, 05 April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 05 April 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. This message will be updated by 16:30 on 05 April 2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:19
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:45
Black Brook
River levels are predicted to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 09:00 today, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 17:39
Black Brook
River levels are predicted to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 09:00 tomorrow, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 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 18 Feb 2024 09:20
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 18/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 21:00, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 18:16
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 17/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further heavy 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 10:00 tomorrow morning, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 16:32
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland may begin between 20:00 today, 15/02/24 and 02:00 tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 tomorrow morning, 16/02/24.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 17:19
Black Brook
"River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of rainfall and saturated ground. Consequently, flooding could occur in the early hours of tomorrow morning 14/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further 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. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 14/02/24, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 19:38
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues overnight and into tomorrow, 10/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook, Kingston Brook. Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, and Sileby Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:47
Black Brook
"River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues today, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook, Kingston Brook. Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, and Sileby Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes"


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:39
Black Brook
"River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues today, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes"


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 05:45
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues today, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 15:59
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 18:00 today, 08/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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. This message will be updated by 06:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:25
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecast. Consequently, over the next few days there will be possible risk of flooding of roads and farmland. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar river gauges as a result of further rainfall events forecast. 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 agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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
Black Brook
River levels have fallen at Loughborough river gauge but are forecast to rise again 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 agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 08:24
Black Brook
River levels are high at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 20:30 on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 20:41
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Saturday evening, 30/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 08:30 on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 10:37
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 18:00 today, 30/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston 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 22:00 on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 08:56
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 19/12/23 into tomorrow, 20/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and 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 this evening, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:49
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening 18/12/23 and into tomorrow 19/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and 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 tomorrow morning, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 16:06
Black Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 10:44
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. 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. This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:23
Black Brook
River levels are falling but remain high at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning, 06/12/23. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:10
Black Brook
River levels remain high at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning, 06/12/23. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:13
Black Brook
River levels remain high at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday morning, 06/12/23. 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 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:22
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 05/12/23. 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 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 07:00
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this afternoon, 04/12/23. 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 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 16:42
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 2am, 04/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 05/12/23. 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 09:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 23:29
Black Brook
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 22:58
Black Brook
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:03
Black Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 23:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 03:08
Black Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 15:00 this afternoon, 21/12/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 06:13
Black Brook
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2023 06:13
Black Brook
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 17:06
Black Brook
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms and forecasted heavy overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 18:00 today and 10:00 tomorrow, 24/07/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 15 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 2 days We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/07/23, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 18:57
Black Brook
This message has been issued due to the localised thunderstorms today 08/07/23. 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 to continue this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09/07/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 09:53
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected today 08/07/23. 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 this morning through to this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation.Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening 08/07/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 18:30
Black 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 18:00 on 25/06/23 and 21:00 on 25/06/23. 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 downpours are possible for the rest of the evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 26/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 11:23
Black 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 13:00 and 21:00 on 25/06/23. 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 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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 25/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 17:36
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams have risen in response to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. 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. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 10:38
Black 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 10:00 on 22/06/23 until 21:00 on 22/06/23. 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 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2023 11:04
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. 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. We expect river levels to remain high until 21:00 on 20/06/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 20/06/23, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 19:36
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms and are expected between 12:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Further rain is forecast tomorrow, 19/06/23. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 11:02
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23 and with further rainfall expected Monday afternoon. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall. 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 18/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 15:06
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 15:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23. 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 this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 08:30
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23. 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 this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 11:48
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23. Most likely between 15:00 and 19:00. Further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. 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 this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 08:15
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23, with further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. 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 this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Jun 2023 11:40
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 13:00 on 10/06/23 and 20:00 on 10/06/23. Further thunderstorms are also expected on Sunday. 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 9 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/06/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 19:05
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Whitwick upstream river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 21/11/22 and tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Whitwick from the Grace Dieu Brook, the Black Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:34
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential localised heavy rain between 17:00 on 21/11/22 and 04:00 on 21/11/22. Given the unpredictable nature of localised rainfall, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of heavier 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. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated "


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:29
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected until 01:00 tomorrow, 18/11/11. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:25
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 15:00 today 17/11/22 and 01:00 tomorrow, 18/11/11. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 18/11/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:00
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon into this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall. 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 16:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 07:22
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 09:00 and 13:00 today, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels may begin to rise at 09:00 this morning as a consequence of intense rainfall bands through this morning, 17/11/22. 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 13:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:13
Black Brook
Persistent heavy rainfall is expected this evening, 16/11/2022, through to tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 22:00 tonight and 12:00 tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, footpaths and roads. 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 avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated 07:00 tomorrow morning, 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 16:37
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 31/10/2022 and tomorrow morning, 01/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high tomorrow morning, 01/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 14:49
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams in the area 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 forecast for tonight 23/10/22 and into tomorrow 24/10/22. 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 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations, followed by light rain on Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2022 19:13
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and early tomorrow morning, 22/10/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. No further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow. 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 10:00 tomorrow morning, 22/10/2022, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2022 15:41
Black Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall at the Loughborough University Rain Gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible now and until late this evening, 21/10/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Whitwick from the Grace Dieu Brook, the Black Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 22/10/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated by 22:00 on 21/10/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Sep 2022 12:39
Black 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 13:00 and 19:00 on 09/09/22. 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 nine 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 this evening, 09/09/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Sep 2022 15:37
Black Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area this afternoon and tonight, 04/09/22. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential thunderstorms and localised heavy rainfall between 16:00 on 04/09/22 and 06:00 on 05/09/22. 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. 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 10:00 on 05/09/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:37
Black Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. We expect this pre-emptive alert to be in force until tomorrow morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated this evening, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 21:35
Black Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the localised thunderstorms for this evening, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. We expect this alert to be in force until Thursday morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 09:49
Black Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated this evening, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 22:35
Black Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022, tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 14:57
Black Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022 tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated this evening, 15th August 2022 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:50
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible this evening and overnight on 20/02/22 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further heavy showers are expected overnight. We expect river levels to remain high overnight on 20/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 13:06
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is set to continue today, 31/10/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads aroundthe Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 16:00 on 31/10/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated by 21:00 on 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 10:38
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Whitwick downstream river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:40 today, 31/10/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Whitwick from the Grace Dieu Brook, the Black Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 12:00 on 31/10/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and 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. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jul 2021 09:01
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area today on 21/07/21. 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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this afternoon 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 20:07
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area this evening on 20/07/21. 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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 12:20
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area between midday and this evening on 20/07/21. 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. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this evening 20/07/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jul 2021 17:39
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 23:00 today, 05/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way, and at Whitwick, from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/07/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 20:07
Black Brook
The risk remains from thunderstorms this evening, 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. River levels may rise again at the Loughborough and Whitwick river gauges as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas, and Whitwick from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/07/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 09:21
Black Brook
The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. River levels may rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated this afternoon, 04/07/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 17:24
Black Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 03/07/2021, into Sunday 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021 and tomorrow 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 08:56
Black Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast today, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this afternoon, 03/07/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jul 2021 14:36
Black Brook
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast tomorrow, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 23:59 tomorrow, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/07/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 May 2021 21:48
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Areas north of the A6 and Belton Road are also at risk. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 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 tomorrow morning, 17/05/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 12:01
Black Brook
River levels are still forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon into the early hours of the morning 03/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. 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 tomorrow morning, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 20:12
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning 02/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. 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 tomorrow morning, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:42
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Shepshed river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected now and until at least later this afternoon, 28/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, 28/01/2021. 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 tomorrow morning, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 17:42
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from around 04:00 to 11:00 tomorrow morning, 28/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow night, 28/01/2021. 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 tomorrow morning, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:18
Black Brook
River levels are steady at the Loughborough river gauge. However, further rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and river levels may rise again late tonight, 20/01/21. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. 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 tomorrow morning, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:08
Black Brook
River levels are falling at the Loughborough river gauge. However, further rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and river levels may rise again. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. 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 tomorrow evening, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:12
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected to begin from this evening and continuing through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tonight, 18/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 3 days. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/01/2021. 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 tomorrow evening, 19/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 10:15
Black Brook
River levels have fallen at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges. A drier day is forecast today, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21, when river levels are forecast to rise again from early morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook, and low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed. 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 tomorrow morning, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 09:52
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout the day, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook, and low-lying agricultural land and roads around the Black Brook at Shepshed. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast into the afternoon and over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. 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 tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 19:09
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin at 23:30 today, 26/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 08:49
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges today, 23/12/20 as a result of today's forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and low lying roads is possible from 14:00. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast from midday, Wednesday the 23/12/20. We expect river levels to rise from 14:00 today and remain high until 24/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 16:24
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges tomorrow, 23/12/20 as a result of forecast heavy rainfall on 23/12/20. Consequently, flooding of farmland and low lying roads is possible between 14:00 and midnight tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast tomorrow, Wednesday the 23/12/20. We expect river levels to rise from 14:00 tomorrow and remain high until 24/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 11:52
Black Brook
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of forecast rainfall, today, 18/12/20. Consequently, flooding of farmland and low lying roads is possible between 13:00 today, 18/12/20 and 10:00 tomorrow 19/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast over the next 18 hours. We expect river levels to rise from 14:00 on 18/12/20 and remain high until tomorrow 19/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2020 16:04
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall tonight. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible tonight, and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, 12/11/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11:00 tomorrow morning, 12/11/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/11/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2020 09:16
Black Brook
River levels are forecasted to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 21/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening. 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 this evening, 21/10/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2020 18:57
Black Brook
River levels are forecasted to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from early tomorrow morning, 21/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening. 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 tomorrow morning, 21/10/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 08:49
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 08/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, 08/10/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 17:30
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight and into tomorrow morning, 08/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising late this evening on 07/10/2020. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/10/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2020 19:16
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, and overnight, 16/08/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further thundery showers are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence of exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 17/08/20. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/08/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jun 2020 18:48
Black Brook
The majority of rainfall has now past with a few thundery showers possible throughout the night. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jun 2020 10:27
Black Brook
Localised rainfall is expected to continue throughout today, 27/06/20, and further thundery showers are expected into the afternoon. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jun 2020 09:57
Black Brook
Localised rainfall is expected to continue throughout today, 27/06/20, and further thundery showers are expected into the afternoon. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jun 2020 18:30
Black Brook
Most of the localised thunderstorms have now passed and no further rainfall is forecast until the early hours of tomorrow morning, 27/06/20, when further thundery showers are expected into the afternoon. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jun 2020 09:20
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon and evening, 26/06/20. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Further rainfall is forecast into Saturday, 27/06/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2020 15:31
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of heavy showers forecast for Friday morning and localised thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon and evening, 26/06/20. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Further rainfall is forecast into Saturday, 27/06/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2020 15:01
Black Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of heavy showers forecast for Friday morning and localised thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon and evening, 26/06/20. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact timing, locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Further rainfall is forecast into Saturday, 27/06/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily at 10:00, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2020 17:57
Black Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rain is forecast tomorrow morning (19/06/2020). We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jun 2020 16:35
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated daily or as the situation changes. This message will be updated daily at HH:MM, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2020 16:53
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge. Heavy rain showers and potential thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and tonight (12/04/2020), with low confidence over timing and locations given the nature of thunderstorms. Localised significant flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible but not expected from this afternoon onwards. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates and warnings if necessary. Further information is available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated tomorrow morning (13/04/2020) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 07:19
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise this morning, 24/02/20, at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible from this morning, 24/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday evening, 24/02/20. 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 this afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 20:14
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise in the early hours of Monday, 24/02/20 at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of expected rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible on Monday morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to peak on Monday morning, 24/02/20. 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 tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 18:04
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise in the early hours of Monday, 24/02/20 at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of expected rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible on Monday morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to peak on Monday morning, 24/02/20. 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 tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 09:01
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook and Shepshed to Hathern Road. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 20:51
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall expected overnight from Saturday into Sunday. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to rise overnight and to peak on Sunday morning, 23/02/20. 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. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 17:15
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall expected overnight from Saturday into Sunday. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to rise overnight and to peak on Sunday morning, 23/02/20. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:10
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday, 16/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and clearing weed screens. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:16
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday, 16/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and clearing weed screens. 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 this evening, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:21
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough, Shepshed and Whitwick river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning and continue throughout tomorrow, Sunday 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Grammar School Brook, areas around the Black Brook at Shepshed. The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to rise this evening and remain high throughout tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:52
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 04:00 and 05:00 tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until 12:00 on 13/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:24
Black Brook
River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which is moving across the area during today, Sunday 9th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, 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 tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:45
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which is moving across the area during today, Sunday 9th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, 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 this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:50
Black Brook
River levels are currently steady but are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which will move across the area during the morning and afternoon of Sunday 9th February. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, 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 tomorrow morning, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 08:48
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. We expect river levels to remain high until late this afternoon, 12/01/20. 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 this afternoon, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 16:16
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of forecast persistent rainfall tonight, 11/01/20, into tomorrow morning, 12/01/20. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between midnight tonight, 11/01/20, and 11:00am tomorrow, 12/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. 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 tomorrow morning, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 19:06
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, 08/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at 23:00 on 08/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 18:19
Black Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough and Shepshed river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Shepshed to Hathern Road, Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and the Grammar School Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to fall below the flood risk threshold by tomorrow morning, Saturday 21/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 10:44
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 20th December 2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 16:47
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible early hour’s tomorrow morning, 20th December 2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 09:52
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise this evening at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night and this afternoon. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible late this evening, Thursday 19 December. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:17
Black Brook
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall this evening and overnight. Consequently, flooding is possible tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes."


Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2019 17:21
Black Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible after midnight today, 07/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook and Grammar School 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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/12/19, or as the situation changes.