A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Sileby Brook at Sileby rose 0.61m, peaking at 0.83m, while the River Soar at Littlethorpe climbed 0.61m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from overnight on 27 August 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Isolated thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over timing and locations. River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will rise until 21:00 on 27/08/2026. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 28 August 2026 or
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sileby | Sileby Brook | +0.61m | 0.83m |
| Littlethorpe | River Soar | +0.61m | 1.00m |
| Whitwick | Grace Dieu Brook | +0.50m | 0.56m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.37m | 0.98m |
| Rothley | Rothley Brook | +0.25m | 0.36m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +0.23m | 1.14m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.22m | 0.23m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.14m | 0.57m |