Flood alert for Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar
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Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 02 May 2026 .
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Whitwick from the Grace Dieu Brook, the Black Brook, Burleigh Brook, Wood Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Whitwick downstream Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 03 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar including: Black Brook, Wood Brook, Burleigh Brook, Grace Dieu Brook, Hermitage Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King's Brook and Kingston Brook.
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