A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire between 12th and 14th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Soar at Littlethorpe rose 0.87m, peaking at 1.71m, while the Black Brook at Shepshed climbed 0.26m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels have peaked and remain steady, no further rise is forecast. This risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will continue to rise until 15 March 2026. 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 on 15 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlethorpe | River Soar | +0.87m | 1.71m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.26m | 1.02m |
| Rothley | Rothley Brook | +0.22m | 0.50m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +0.20m | 1.17m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.18m | 0.27m |
| Sileby | Sileby Brook | +0.17m | 0.54m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.16m | 0.67m |
| QUORN, MEMORIAL GARDENS | Quorn Brook | +0.13m | 0.35m |
| Whitwick | Grace Dieu Brook | +0.13m | 0.24m |
| Freemans Weir | River Soar | +0.08m | 0.29m |