Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Braunstone, 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 5:19 PM on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels that are causing flooding today.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region within Leicester and Leicestershire. The areas most at risk include:

• Amy Street
• Cyril Street
• Braunstone Lane East
• Gwencole Crescent
• Properties and roads in Braunstone

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take the following precautions immediately:

• Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
• Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is expected to occur imminently. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which will contribute to rising water levels. The Environment Agency reports that river levels at the Freemans Weir Gauge will continue to rise throughout the evening.

Timeline

The flood warning is effective immediately as of February 28, 2026. River levels are expected to rise until approximately midnight tonight, February 28. Levels are forecast to remain high until tomorrow, March 1, 2026. An update to this message is expected by 1:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.