Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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High river levels have triggered a flood warning for the River Soar at Mountsorrel Lock, affecting several roads and riverside properties in Leicestershire.
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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
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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