Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for residents and businesses in the designated risk zones.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region within the county of Leicester. Areas most at risk include:

• Loughborough Road, Day Street, Palmer Street, and Thurcaston Road
• Wesley Street, Beaumanor Road, Carnation Street, and Corporation Road
• Rose Street, Anchor Street, and Abbey Lane
• Leicester Abbey Meadows and properties in close proximity to the A6 Abbey Lane
• The National Space Centre

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. Possessions and valuables should be moved off the ground or to a safe location to prevent damage. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels continue to rise.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening following light rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. Data from the Freemans Weir Gauge indicates that river levels will continue to rise through the late evening hours.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to begin on February 28, 2026, from approximately 9:00 PM. River levels at Freemans Weir Gauge are forecast to rise until approximately midnight tonight. Levels are expected to remain high until the afternoon of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.