Flood Warning Issued for River Soar, Willow Brook, and Melton Brook at Belgrave
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 Belgrave, Leicester, as high river levels threaten properties and roads along the River Soar and local brooks.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicester, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Soar, Willow Brook, and Melton Brook at Belgrave. High river levels are currently causing flooding in the area, necessitating immediate attention from residents and local authorities.
Affected Areas
The warning is centered in Leicester within the East Midlands region. Specific locations identified as being at high risk include:
- Marjorie Street
- Coral Street
- Wand Street
- Cooper Street
- Ross Walk
- Bath Street
- Abbey Park Street
- Lanesborough Road
General properties and roads throughout the Belgrave area are also cited as being at risk from the rising waters of the River Soar, Willow Brook, and Melton Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take necessary precautions to protect their properties and avoid travel through flooded roads. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on local conditions as the situation evolves.
Expected Conditions
High river levels continue to be the primary driver of the current flooding. According to the latest forecast, light rainfall is expected to persist over the next 24 hours. The combination of existing high water levels and additional precipitation maintains the threat to the local infrastructure.
Timeline
This alert was officially raised at 1:32 AM on March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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