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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Lower River Soar in Leicestershire

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Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible on 09 January 2026 . 

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Storm Goretti brings the possibility of flooding due to heavy rainfall and snow over the next 24 hours. River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will rise until 00:00 on 10/01/26. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

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

This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 09 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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