Flood Warning Issued for River Soar at Zouch Island; Properties at Immediate Risk
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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 on the River Soar, with rising water levels expected to impact properties and access routes through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 East Midlands.
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 and immediate action is required to protect property and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Zouch Island in the East Midlands, spanning the border of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Areas at the highest risk include:
- Main Street
- Upper Holme
- Lower Holme
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. Properties on Zouch Island are now at risk of flooding, and the Environment Agency warns that access to these properties is likely to be lost due to high water levels. Residents should monitor local conditions and avoid travel through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Kegworth Gauge are reported to be rising rapidly. This surge is driven by forecast rainfall expected over the next 24 hours. The Environment Agency confirms that properties are currently at risk as the River Soar continues to swell.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the afternoon of February 15, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin this evening, and river levels are projected to remain high until Monday, February 16, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and will provide a formal update by 11:30 PM on February 15, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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