Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Caravan Parks Near Barrow upon Soar
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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 a flood warning for properties near the River Soar in Leicestershire, with high water levels expected to persist through March 3.
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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 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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