Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Aylestone, Leicester
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 warning for the River Soar at Aylestone, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads starting Saturday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicester, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester, East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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