Lower River Soar in Leicestershire

Rising river levels over the next three days may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. River levels at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth Gauge continue to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 08:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.