Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire
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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 warning for the River Soar at Barrow upon Soar, with high river levels threatening properties and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Barrow upon Soar. High river levels are currently causing flooding in the region, and the agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically targeted at the East Midlands region within the county of Leicestershire. Areas most at risk include:
- Barrow Road
- Bridge Street
- River View
- Various properties and roads in Barrow upon Soar
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should be aware that properties and roads are at risk due to the high river levels. It is advised to monitor local conditions and stay updated on the situation as it develops. The Environment Agency will provide further information as the status changes.
Expected Conditions
High river levels continue to be the primary hazard. While flooding is already occurring, light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may impact the duration of the high water levels.
Timeline
This alert was raised at 02:45 AM on March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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