A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire between 28th and 29th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Soar at Littlethorpe rose 0.88m, peaking at 1.29m, while the Grace Dieu Brook at Whitwick climbed 0.82m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels this weekend may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast throughout this weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlethorpe | River Soar | +0.88m | 1.29m |
| Whitwick | Grace Dieu Brook | +0.82m | 0.75m |
| Sileby | Sileby Brook | +0.61m | 0.83m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.38m | 0.98m |
| Rothley | Rothley Brook | +0.30m | 0.42m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +0.22m | 1.15m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.22m | 0.24m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.18m | 0.61m |