Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors in Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Severity Level 2 flood warning for the River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected zones.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this warning includes several specific locations within Leicestershire:

• Loughborough: Nottingham Road, Moor Lane, Cotes Road, and George Road.
• Surrounding Regions: Cotes, Loughborough Moors, and Quorn.
• Infrastructure: The B675 road between Quorn and Barrow Upon Soar is also identified as a high-risk area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should begin acting on their flood plans immediately. It is advised to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to prevent water damage. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels rise.

Expected Conditions

Light rainfall is forecast for the region over the next 24 hours. Data from the Pillings Lock Gauge indicates that river levels will continue to rise throughout the night and into the following day.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to commence at approximately 10:00 PM on February 28, 2026. River levels are projected to rise until the afternoon of Sunday, March 1, 2026, and are expected to remain high until Monday, March 2, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 4:00 AM on March 1, 2026.