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Flood warning for River Soar at Rushey Mead

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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 Rushey Mead, including Oakland Avenue. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the 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 Rushey Mead including properties around Oakland Avenue and Melton Road.

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Latest level

22 minutes ago

The River Soar level at Freemans Weir was 0.64 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.61 metres.

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