Flood Warning Issued for River Soar Near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire

Alert Details

Type: Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) Issued by: Environment Agency Effective: February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The Environment Agency has identified specific geographic regions at risk in the East Midlands. The warning is in effect for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire. Properties at highest risk include those located at Huston Close, Proctors Park Road, and Mill Lane near the River Soar.

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 conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. While river levels at the Pillings Lock Gauge have peaked, further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which could cause a further rise in water levels.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:27 PM on February 15, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an updated message by 11:30 PM on February 15, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.