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River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone

Message issued at 4:52am, Saturday 28th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. 
Flooding is expected on 28 February 2026 . 
Flooding may affect properties and roads in the areas around Lodge Close in Mancetter, Bridge Lane and Riverside in Witherley, Royal Meadow Drive, Ratcliffe Road and Aldermill Business Park in Atherstone. 
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. 
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and Activate any flood protection products you may have. 
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 4:52am, Saturday 28th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone

Flood Warning Area Details

River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone including Lodge Close in Mancetter, Bridge Lane and Riverside in Witherley, Royal Meadow Drive, Ratcliffe Road and Aldermill Business Park in Atherstone

Region: West Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Leicestershire, Warwickshire

Watercourses covered: River Anker

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Anker at Mancetter, Witherley and Atherstone.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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