A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in Leicester City in Leicester, Leicestershire on 2nd May 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 Willow Brook at Leicester Ash Street rose 0.52m, peaking at 0.61m, while the Evington Brook at Spinney Hill Park climbed 0.28m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 02 May 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 48 hours. River levels at Leicester Braunstone Avenue Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment W
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Ash Street | Willow Brook | +0.52m | 0.61m |
| Spinney Hill Park | Evington Brook | +0.28m | 0.36m |
| Leicester Tuffleys Way | Thorpe Astley Brook | +0.20m | 0.92m |
| Leicester Cannock Street | Melton Brook | +0.13m | 0.39m |
| Leicester Uppingham Road | Bushby Brook | +0.08m | 0.20m |
| Oadby | Wash Brook | +0.07m | 0.18m |
| Syston | River Wreake | +0.06m | 1.47m |