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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire

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High river levels today have led to flooding.

Flooding is possible on 29 January 2026 .

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire including tributaries from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.

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