Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Barrow upon Soar, 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 flooding expected overnight on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels.
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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
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Soar at Barrow upon Soar. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers areas in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, within the East Midlands. Locations at the highest risk include:
- Barrow Road
- Bridge Street
- River View
- Various properties and roads within Barrow upon Soar
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should begin acting on their flood plans immediately. It is important to monitor local water levels and stay informed as the situation develops. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the River Soar.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Pillings Lock Gauge are currently rising as a result of recent heavy rainfall. While heavy rain has already occurred, light rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours, which may contribute to sustained high water levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:38 PM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur overnight. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 7:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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