Flood Warning Issued for River Soar Near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire
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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 near Barrow upon Soar, with high river levels expected to cause flooding through Monday.
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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
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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