Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Braunstone, 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 an immediate flood warning for the River Soar at Braunstone, with flooding expected to affect properties and roads imminently.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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