Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Sharnford and Croft Mill in 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 Sharnford, with flooding expected this morning due to heavy rain and rising river levels.
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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 Sharnford, including Croft Mill. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several specific locations within Leicestershire in the East Midlands. Areas most at risk include:
- Leicester Road
- Fox Hollies
- Sharnbrook Gardens
- Coventry Road
- Sharnford
- Soar Mill
- Croft
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be dangerous.
- Take care when traveling near the River Soar.
- Monitor local weather reports and stay informed on changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Sharnford Gauge are currently rising as a result of heavy rain. Consequently, flooding is expected to occur throughout the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to the recent precipitation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 6:18 AM on February 28, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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