Flood Warning Issued for Rivers Wreake and Soar Near Syston and Birstall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Rivers Wreake and Soar. This alert specifically targets riverside properties near Syston and Birstall. The warning was officially raised at 5:32 PM on February 28, 2026, following rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert covers Leicester and Leicestershire within the East Midlands region. The areas most at risk include properties at:

• Ashmead Crescent
• Wanlip Road
• Fosse Way
• Mill Lane
• Meadow Lane
• Watermead Country Park

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Start acting on your flood plan immediately if you have one.
• Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location.
• Closely monitor the situation as river levels continue to rise.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. While only light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, river levels at the Freemans Weir Gauge are predicted to rise steadily. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to begin at approximately 8:00 PM on February 28, 2026. River levels are anticipated to rise until roughly midnight tonight. Levels are expected to remain high until the afternoon of March 1, 2026. This message will be updated by 2:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.