Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Sileby in Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Sileby. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the vicinity.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region within the county of Leicestershire. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include:

• Cossington Road
• Preston Close
• Sileby

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels continue to rise.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Pillings Lock Gauge are currently rising following a period of heavy rain. While light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, the existing accumulation is expected to cause flooding overnight.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 11:13 PM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur overnight on February 28. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 7:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.