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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire

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Forecast rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible from the early hours of 23 October 2025 . 

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Morrisons parks at Glenfield and Anstey. Low-lying land and farmlands in the Glenfield, Anstey, Sileby, Thurcaston, Rothley, Newtown Linford, Cropston, Swithland and Quorn areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over timing and locations. River levels at Loughborough Sileby Cossington Road Gauge may begin rising from 02:00 on 23/10/25. Levels will remain high until 18:00 on 23/10/25. 

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 

This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 23 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Rothley Brook and tributaries from Thornton to the River Soar at Rothley. Quorn Brook and tributaries from Newtown Linford to the River Soar at Quorn. Sileby Brook to the River Soar.

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