Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Rushey Mead, Leicestershire
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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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Soar at Rushey Mead, with flooding expected to begin around 9:00 PM on February 28, 2026.
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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
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Rushey Mead. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the vicinity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the East Midlands region, specifically within Leicester and Leicestershire. The areas identified as being most at risk are Rushey Mead, including Oakland Avenue.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should begin acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. It is advised to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to protect them from rising water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the Freemans Weir Gauge are expected to rise throughout the evening.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to commence on February 28, 2026, from approximately 9:00 PM. River levels are forecast to rise until approximately midnight tonight. Levels are expected to remain high until the afternoon of tomorrow, March 1, 2026. This message will be updated by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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