Flood Alert Issued for Upper Soar Catchment in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 potential flooding in Leicester and Leicestershire through March 1, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Leicestershire, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Soar catchment in the East Midlands. The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 28, 2026, following observations of high river levels on the River Soar.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically affects regions within Leicester and Leicestershire. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads in the following locations:
- Sharnford
- Croft
- Littlethorpe
- The Mill on the Soar car park
- Falconry
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are urged to take precautions. The Environment Agency advises the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Additionally, individuals should avoid using low-lying footpaths situated near local watercourses until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently present and may lead to flooding throughout the day. While additional rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, data from the Sharnford Gauge indicates that river levels there have peaked and remain steady, with no further rise currently forecasted. However, levels are expected to remain high across the catchment area.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective as of February 28, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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