Flood Alert Issued for Upper Soar Catchment in Leicester and Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Soar catchment in the East Midlands. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised on February 15, 2026, at 5:46 PM due to rising water levels on the River Soar.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Leicester and Leicestershire. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads in the following locations:

• Littlethorpe
• Braunstone
• Aylestone
• Abbey Park
• Birstall
• Wanlip
• Braunstone Lane East
• Sharnford
• Croft
• The Mill on the Soar car park
• Falconry

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are urged to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency advises the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Littlethorpe and Freeman Weir Gauges are currently high and are expected to remain elevated throughout the day. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may exacerbate conditions in the catchment area.

Timeline

The alert became effective at 5:46 PM on February 15, 2026. Environment Agency officials have stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.