Flood Alert Issued for Loughborough Urban Watercourses and River Soar Tributaries

Alert Details

Type: Flood alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective: February 15, 2026, starting at 5:47 PM

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar within the East Midlands region, specifically impacting Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Specific locations identified include:

• Kingfisher Way
• Forest Road
• Monarch Way

Impacted watercourses include the Wood Brook, Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook, and Kingston Brook.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care when traveling near watercourses.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and weather conditions.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are currently being observed today, which may lead to flooding in low-lying areas. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and river levels at the Loughborough Gauge are expected to rise. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels in the Black Brook and surrounding tributaries.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 5:47 PM on February 15, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.