Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at North Aylestone, Leicester
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 North Aylestone as high river levels threaten residential properties and the Aylestone Lock Industrial Estate.
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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 North Aylestone. This alert indicates that flooding is currently occurring or expected in the region, requiring immediate attention from residents and business owners.
Affected Areas
The warning is centered on the East Midlands region within the county of Leicester. Specific geographic locations identified as being at the highest risk include:
- Batten Street
- Rutland Avenue
- Erith Road
- Aylestone Lock Industrial Estate
- Surrounding residential properties
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to monitor the situation closely. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring river levels and will provide updates as conditions evolve. Property owners in the high-risk zones should take necessary precautions to protect their premises.
Expected Conditions
High river levels continue to cause flooding along the River Soar and River Wreake. While flooding is already a factor, light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may influence the duration and severity of the current conditions.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 1:05 AM on March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 9:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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