Flood Warning Issued for Wood Brook at Loughborough, Leicestershire
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Wood Brook at Loughborough, with rapidly rising river levels expected to cause flooding on the morning of February 28, 2026.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Wood Brook at Loughborough, specifically to the south of Derby Road. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Affected Areas
The warning affects several locations within Leicestershire in the East Midlands. Specific areas most at risk include:
- Brookfield Avenue
- Forest Road
- Oaklands Avenue
- Devonshire Square
- Cattle Market
- Granby Street
- Kingfisher Way
- Robin Mews
- Bridgeside Cottages
- Canal Bank
- Packe Street
Properties around Forest Road and areas north of the A6 in Loughborough are also identified as being at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Loughborough Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Flooding is expected to occur during the morning of February 28, 2026.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:52 AM on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
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