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Flood warning in force: Grace Dieu Brook at Whitwick and Thringstone
Flooding is expected for: Grace Dieu Brook at Whitwick and Thringstone including junction on Ashby Road and Snarrow’s Road
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 14 November 2025.
Areas most at risk are Farndale and Grace Dieu Road in Whitwick. Properties and roads in Whitwick and Thringstone are also at risk. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 18 hours. River levels at Whitwick upstream Gauge will remain high until tomorrow evening, 15/11/25.
We are clearing blockages from debris screens and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Act now
You should:
• go to https://www.gov.uk/check-floodingUR to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
• act on your personal flood plan if you have one
• follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood
You can also read more about what flood warnings are.
Stay up to date
To get the latest flood information, you can:
• go to Check for flooding
• monitor local weather, news and travel updates
• call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 306087
If there is an urgent threat to life, call 999
Further flood information can also be found here:
Whitwick Parish Council and other parish councils take part in the gel bag scheme from North West Leicestershire District Council https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/…/emergency_flood_gel_bag… Please read North West Leicestershire District Council’s advice page for flooding advice and more information: https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/flooding
Please take care when travelling – consider whether to travel and never drive through flood water.