Flood warning for Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road
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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected on 28 February 2026 from approximately 10PM.
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. River levels at the Pillings Gauge will rise until tomorrow afternoon, 01/03/2026. Levels will remain high until Monday, 02/03/2026.
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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 6:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough including areas around Loughborough Meadows, the Industrial Estates and the Queen's Park.
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