Flood Warning Issued for Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough, specifically to the north of Derby Road. The alert was raised at 5:09 AM on February 28, 2026, as rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions within Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Areas at immediate risk include properties located at:

• Prince William Way
• Prince William Road
• Jubilee Drive
• Monarch Way
• Waldron Court
• Belton Road West Extension
• Lisle Street
• Derby Road near Burleigh Brook

If river levels continue to rise, additional risk is expected for Bottleacre Lane, Belton Road near Bottleacre Lane, Staveley Court, Meadow Avenue, Waterside Close, and surrounding areas.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and recommends staying informed as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Lisle Street Gauge are currently rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the next six hours, which is expected to exacerbate the flooding risk throughout the morning of February 28.

Timeline

The flood warning is effective as of the morning of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.