A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in Leicester City in Leicester, Leicestershire between 26th and 28th August 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 0.85m, peaking at 0.97m, while the Evington Brook at Spinney Hill Park climbed 0.69m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible this evening, 28 August 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. Further thunderstorms are forecast this evening, 28/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through the weekend. We are closely mon
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Ash Street | Willow Brook | +0.85m | 0.97m |
| Spinney Hill Park | Evington Brook | +0.69m | 0.71m |
| Leicester Cannock Street | Melton Brook | +0.48m | 0.71m |
| Syston | River Wreake | +0.44m | 1.83m |
| Leicester Tuffleys Way | Thorpe Astley Brook | +0.38m | 1.10m |
| Leicester Uppingham Road | Bushby Brook | +0.25m | 0.34m |
| Dakyn Road Inlet | Bushby Brook | +0.18m | 0.71m |
| Syston Town | Barkby Brook | +0.17m | 0.27m |
| Oadby | Wash Brook | +0.09m | 0.20m |