A Flood Warning was issued for Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire between 28th February 2026 and 1st March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Wood Brook, 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 Staveley Court, Waterside Close, Belton Road, Bottleacre Lane, Meadow Avenue, Prince William Road, Jubille Drive, Monarch Way, Lisle Street, Edward Street and Derby Road. Minor banks at risk of overtopping from the River Soar. Water entering the floodplain and canal system puts property at risk around Belton Road and Bottle Acre Lane. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation & liaising with emergency services and professional part
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 |