Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Soar Affecting Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Soar in Leicestershire. The alert was officially raised at 5:48 PM on February 15, 2026, following observations of rising river levels that are expected to continue over the coming days.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. Specific areas identified as being at risk include:

• Towns and Villages: Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, and Cotes.
• Roads and Access Points: Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road, the access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
• Land: Low-lying agricultural land and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, and Cotes.

What You Should Do

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

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying agricultural land and riverbanks.
• Monitor local conditions as river levels remain high.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth Gauge continue to remain high. According to the Environment Agency, river levels are expected to rise further over the next three days, which may lead to flooding of roads and farmland. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.

Timeline

The alert was issued on the evening of February 15, 2026. The threat of rising water levels is expected to persist for at least the next three days. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.