Flood Alert Issued for Upper Soar Catchment in Leicester and Leicestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Upper Soar catchment, warning of high river levels and potential flooding across Leicester and Leicestershire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Leicester and Leicestershire, 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 Leicester and Leicestershire, East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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