A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire between 25th February 2026 and 4th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Rothley Brook at Rothley rose 1.87m, peaking at 2.22m, while the River Soar at Littlethorpe climbed 1.67m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05 March 2026 or as the situation changes
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothley | Rothley Brook | +1.87m | 2.22m |
| Littlethorpe | River Soar | +1.67m | 2.71m |
| Whitwick | Grace Dieu Brook | +1.59m | 1.71m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +1.44m | 2.18m |
| Sileby | Sileby Brook | +1.20m | 1.55m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +1.09m | 2.09m |
| QUORN, MEMORIAL GARDENS | Quorn Brook | +1.04m | 1.30m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.76m | 0.87m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.70m | 1.26m |
| Freemans Weir | River Soar | +0.42m | 0.66m |