Residents in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, are being told to prepare for two days of heavy rain starting today, Thursday 5 February 2026. The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for rain for the area from 06:00 on Thursday 5 February until 21:00 on Friday 6 February 2026. Forecasts indicate 20–40 mm of rain across the region, with up to 40 mm possible in places by Friday evening.
Motorists are likely to face difficult driving conditions on major roads such as the A452 and local routes including Princes Drive and Adelaide Road because of spray and surface water. Public transport may also be affected — passengers should check Stagecoach Midlands’ service updates for any route delays or cancellations. Residents are advised to allow extra time for their journeys through Friday 6 February 2026.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the River Leam, which flows through Jephson Gardens and the Pump Room Gardens. With the ground already very wet from earlier winter weather, further rain is more likely to run off into local rivers and drains rather than soak into the soil, which can cause river levels to rise quickly. For live flood warnings and river-level information, consult the Environment Agency’s ‘Check for flooding’ service (https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/) and search for ‘Royal Leamington Spa’.
Warwickshire County Council says highways teams are ready to clear gullies and respond to reports of standing water on the highway. Business owners and residents in historically vulnerable locations such as Bath Street and the lower end of the Parade should stay alert to changing conditions. The weather system is expected to remain over the area for the next two days, bringing persistent rain rather than scattered showers.
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