Flooding

Councils, Emergency Services, water companies and the NHS work together to help people prepare for flooding and to stay safe. In an emergency situation we work together with partner agencies to help co-ordinate a response.

To report an environmental incident currently taking place, such as flooding from main rivers or the sea, collapsed or badly damaged river banks, main rivers blocked by a vehicle or fallen tree causing risk of flooding, pollution, etc. please call:

Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 - open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If there is an immediate risk to life, please call the emergency services on 999.

Flooding

Flood support grant
Find out more information about the grant, eligibility criteria and apply online.
Sandbags
Read advice and information on our sandbag supply and sandbag alternatives.
What to do
Tips and information on what to do during a flood.
Contacts
Contact key partner agencies and report issues relating to flooding.
Recovering
Advice and information on what to do if you have experienced flooding.
Flood wardens
Volunteer as a community flood warden to help protect and assist our communities.
Sign up for flood warnings
Get official flood warnings direct from GOV.UK to protect your home.
Report a flood online
Report flooding incidents online to Leicestershire County Council.
River level & rainfall gauges
Check current river gauges and rainfall reports in your area.