Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Zouch Island in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar at Zouch Island. This alert indicates that flooding is expected this morning, February 28, 2026, due to high river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the East Midlands region, specifically affecting the counties of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The areas most at risk include:

• Main Street on Zouch Island
• Upper Holme on Zouch Island
• Lower Holme on Zouch Island

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately. The Environment Agency notes that access to some properties on Zouch Island may become limited due to high water levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Kegworth Gauge are currently rising. High river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the morning of February 28, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels increase.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 5:46 AM on February 28, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.