Flooding hits Hinckley villages following storm

A number of flood warnings remain in place and many roads are impassable following heavy rainfall.

Many roads in Hinckley and the surrounding towns and villages have become impassable due to flooding.

The centre of Sharnford was submerged by Tuesday evening (2 Jan) following the rain brought by Storm Henk. 

Andrew Wormleighton sent us these images of Leicester Road in Sharnford: 

Ben Redshaw took a video in Sharnford here: 

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The Bricklayers, a pub in Sharnford, had to close due to the flooding.

Images sent to Fosse 107 show the water level in the pub rose to knee height.

You can check the latest flood warnings here: 

https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?q=Hinckley

Leicestershire County Council urged people to be careful when travelling and to follow local advice. 

Hinckley Police have issued their top five tips if you need to drive during the floods: 

🏎️ 1. Reduce speed: Slow down to maintain better control of your vehicle and increase your reaction time in case of unexpected hazards on wet roads.

🌧️ 2. Increase following distance: Allow extra space between your car and the vehicle in front to provide more time for braking and avoid hydroplaning.

💡3. Turn on headlights: Visibility is crucial in heavy rain, so use your headlights to make your vehicle more visible to others and to see the road ahead more clearly.

🎚️ 4. Avoid cruise control: Disable cruise control in wet conditions to ensure you have full control over acceleration and can react quickly to changing road conditions.

🛞 5. Check tires and brakes: Ensure your tires have sufficient tread depth, and your brakes are in good condition. Worn-out tires can lead to hydroplaning, while well-maintained brakes are essential for effective stopping in slippery conditions.