Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

Alert Details

A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Soar at Mountsorrel. The alert was officially raised at 1:47 AM on March 1, 2026, as high river levels continue to cause flooding in the East Midlands region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the River Soar at Mountsorrel Lock, including riverside properties and mills. Specific locations identified as being most at risk include:

• Betty Hensers Lane
• Sileby Road
• Mill Lane
• Loughborough Road
• Syston Road

What You Should Do

Residents and property owners in the listed areas should remain alert to the risk of flooding. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:30 AM on March 1, 2026, or as the situation changes.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is being driven by high river levels. While the current flooding is ongoing, light rainfall is forecast for the area over the next 24 hours.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 1:47 AM on March 1, 2026. A follow-up assessment and message update are expected by 10:30 AM on the same day.