Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Sileby 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 Sileby, with flooding expected overnight due to rising river levels at Pillings Lock Gauge.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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