Flood Warning Issued for River Soar Near Barrow upon Soar Caravan Parks
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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 in Leicestershire, with flooding expected to impact properties near Barrow upon Soar starting this evening.
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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 caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar. 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 most at risk include properties at Huston Close, Proctors Park Road, and Mill Lane near the River Soar, specifically targeting the caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. It is recommended to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to prevent water damage. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels rise.
Expected Conditions
Light rainfall is forecast for the region over the next 24 hours. Data from the Pillings Lock Gauge indicates that river levels will continue to rise through the night and into the following morning. High water levels are expected to persist throughout the day on March 1.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to begin at approximately 7:00 PM on February 28, 2026. River levels are forecast to rise until approximately midday on March 1, 2026, and will remain high for the duration of that day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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