Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Caravan Parks Near Barrow upon Soar

Source: Environment Agency · Leicestershire, East Midlands

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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for properties near the River Soar in Leicestershire, with high water levels expected to persist through March 3.

What this Environment Agency flood warning tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Environment Agency on March 3, 2026 and geographically references Leicestershire, East Midlands. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Flood Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar. The alert was officially raised on March 2, 2026, at 9:22 AM following high water levels recorded at the Pillings Lock Gauge.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the East Midlands region within the county of Leicestershire. Areas identified as being most at risk include properties at:

  • Huston Close
  • Proctors Park Road
  • Mill Lane near the River Soar

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to continue taking care on waterside roads and footpaths and to avoid putting themselves in unnecessary danger. Officials stress that you should never drive through flood water, noting that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Pillings Lock Gauge have peaked and are currently falling, but they still pose a significant flood risk to the immediate area. Fortunately, no further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which is expected to assist in the gradual recession of water levels.

Timeline

River levels are expected to remain high in the Barrow upon Soar area until the morning of tomorrow, March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 6:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for properties near the River Soar in Leicestershire, with high water levels expected to persist through March 3.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Leicestershire, East Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.