Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire and Surrounding Counties
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Soar, warning of high river levels affecting roads and agricultural land in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Soar. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the area and residents should remain vigilant.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Soar region, spanning across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. Specific locations identified as being at high risk include low-lying agricultural land and local transport routes. Notable roads affected include Slash Lane at Sileby and the road connecting Mountsorrel to Sileby.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these areas may already be flooded or could become impassable. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring local conditions and staying prepared for potential changes in the alert status.
Expected Conditions
While no significant rainfall is forecast for today, February 21, 2026, river levels remain high due to previous conditions. The primary hazard remains the inundation of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Soar.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:00 AM on February 21, 2026. Environment Agency officials are closely monitoring the situation and have stated that this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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