A Flood Warning was issued for River Soar at Kegworth in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire between 1st and 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Soar.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Black Brook at Shepshed rose 1.29m, peaking at 2.18m, while the River Trent at Shardlow climbed 1.07m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels at Kegworth Gauge have peaked and now falling, no further rise is forecasted. Areas most at risk are Bridge Fields, Mill Lane, Kirk Avenue, Nottingham Road, Long Lane and Station Road. Properties and roads in Kegworth are also at risk. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +1.29m | 2.18m |
| Shardlow | River Trent | +1.07m | 2.70m |
| Pillings Lock | River Soar | +1.04m | 2.09m |
| Breaston | Golden Brook | +0.95m | 1.37m |
| Church Wilne | River Derwent | +0.87m | 1.89m |
| Sandiacre | River Erewash | +0.86m | 1.24m |
| Loughborough | Wood Brook | +0.74m | 0.87m |
| Kegworth | River Soar | +0.52m | 1.26m |
| Trowell | Boundary Brook | +0.46m | 0.87m |
| Freemans Weir | River Soar | +0.39m | 0.66m |