Flood warning for River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows
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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected on 28 February 2026 from approximately 9PM.
Areas most at risk are Loughborough Road, Day Street, Palmer Street, Thurcaston Road, Wesley Street, Beaumanor Road, Carnation Street, Corporation Road, Rose Street, Anchor Street and Abbey Lane. Leicester Abbey Meadows and properties close to Thurcaston Road, the A6 Abbey Lane and the National Space Centre. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Freemans Weir Gauge will rise until approximately midnight tonight, 28/02/2026. Levels will remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 01/03/2026.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 3:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows including riverside properties around the A6 Abbey Lane.
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Latest level
The River Soar level at Freemans Weir was 0.64 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.63 metres.
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