Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Frog Island and Riverside Areas of Leicester
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 the River Soar in Leicester, with flooding expected to impact several streets starting at approximately 9:00 PM on February 28.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicester, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Frog Island and riverside areas of Leicester. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected zones.
Affected Areas
The areas at the highest risk of flooding include the following locations in Leicester City:
- Slater Street
- Woodgate
- Dunton Street
- Rugby Street
- Bassett Street
- Repton Street
- Central Road
- North Mills
- Littleholme Street
- Duns Lane
- Western Boulevard
- Upperton Road
- Frog Island
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels continue to rise. Residents should stay informed of changing conditions and prepare for potential property flooding.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening due to rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. Data from the Freemans Weir Gauge indicates that river levels will continue to rise until approximately 00:00 on March 1, 2026.
Timeline
The flood warning was issued on the evening of February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin at approximately 21:00 on February 28. River levels are projected to rise until midnight, and the Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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