A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in Leicester City in Leicester, Leicestershire on 12th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the Willow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Thorpe Astley Brook at Leicester Tuffleys Way rose 0.20m, peaking at 0.92m, while the Willow Brook at Leicester Ash Street climbed 0.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 April 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and land around the brooks in Leicester City, including recreational land where water depths could become hazardous. Areas particularly at risk include those around the Braunstone Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook, Melton Brook, Saffron Brook, Willow Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Thurnby Brook and Scraptoft Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. River levels at Leicester Tuffleys Way Gauge will remain high until 23:00 on 12/4/26. We are closely m
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Tuffleys Way | Thorpe Astley Brook | +0.20m | 0.92m |
| Leicester Ash Street | Willow Brook | +0.09m | 0.33m |
| Spinney Hill Park | Evington Brook | +0.06m | 0.18m |
| Oadby | Wash Brook | +0.05m | 0.17m |