Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Aylestone, Leicester

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Aylestone in the East Midlands. This alert indicates that rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening, requiring immediate action from residents in the affected area.

Affected Areas

According to the Environment Agency, the areas most at risk include Braunstone Lane East, Marsden Lane, and Sanvey Lane. Properties and roads throughout Aylestone in the county of Leicester are also identified as being at risk.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. It is recommended to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to protect them from rising waters. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is driven by rising river levels following light rainfall, which is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours. Data from the Freemans Weir Gauge indicates that river levels will continue to rise until approximately midnight tonight, February 28, 2026.

Timeline

The flood warning is effective as of February 28, 2026, with flooding expected to begin at approximately 8:00 PM. River levels are expected to remain high until the afternoon of March 28, 2026. An update to this message is scheduled to be issued by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.