A Flood Warning was issued for River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors in Leicestershire between 28th February 2026 and 1st March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Rothley Brook at Rothley rose 1.86m, peaking at 2.22m, while the River Soar at Littlethorpe climbed 1.65m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge have peaked and are falling but still pose a flood risk. Areas most at risk are Nottingham Road, Moor Lane, Cotes Road and George Road in Loughborough. Cotes, Loughborough Moors and Quorn including the B675 Quorn to Barrow Upon Soar road. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will remain high until 02/03/26. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothley | Rothley Brook | +1.86m | 2.22m |
| Littlethorpe | River Soar | +1.65m | 2.71m |
| Sharnford | River Soar | +1.40m | 1.73m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +1.37m | 2.18m |
| Sileby | Sileby Brook | +1.19m | 1.55m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +1.05m | 2.09m |
| QUORN, MEMORIAL GARDENS | Quorn Brook | +1.04m | 1.30m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.73m | 0.87m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.68m | 1.26m |
| Freemans Weir | River Soar | +0.42m | 0.66m |