Flood alert for River Wreake in Leicestershire
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River levels have risen at the Brentingby Dam gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible immediately. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Mill Lane and Water Lane at Frisby on the Wreake, Station Road at Thrussington, Broome Lane at Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Frisby, farmlands at Hoby, Brooksby, Thrussington, Ratcliffe and Syston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise.
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 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.This message will be updated by 18:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Wreake and tributaries from Langham to the River Soar at Syston.
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