Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Braunstone in Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Braunstone. The alert was officially raised at 12:45 AM on March 1, 2026, in response to high river levels currently causing flooding.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions within Leicester and Leicestershire in the East Midlands. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include:

• Amy Street
• Cyril Street
• Braunstone Lane East
• Gwencole Crescent

Properties and roads throughout Braunstone are also cited as being at risk from the rising waters of the River Soar.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should remain vigilant as the Environment Agency closely monitors the situation. This message is scheduled to be updated by 09:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are the primary hazard today. While flooding is already occurring, light rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours, which may impact the duration of the high water levels.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of March 1, 2026. An official update is expected by 09:00 AM local time on the same day.