Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 impacting low-lying agricultural land and roads in the East Midlands.
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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 designated area and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Soar region, spanning across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands. Specific areas identified as most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Particular attention is drawn to 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 be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends staying prepared and monitoring local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
Although no significant rainfall is forecast for today, river levels remain high. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation to track any changes in water levels along the River Soar.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:45 AM on February 20, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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