Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Braunstone in Leicestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Braunstone, with high river levels threatening properties and roads in Leicestershire.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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