Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Zouch Island in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
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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 Zouch Island as rising river levels at the Kegworth Gauge threaten properties on Main Street and the Holme areas.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Midlands (Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire)
- 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 East Midlands (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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