Flood Warning Info - River Soar at Braunstone
Area Description
River Soar at Braunstone including Fosse Park.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 19:41
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible overnight, 03/01/24. Areas most at risk are Braunstone including Amy Street.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:23
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible today, 03/01/24. Areas most at risk are Braunstone including Amy Street.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 22:34
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible to begin between 01:00 and 02:00 tomorrow, 03/01/24. Areas most at risk are Braunstone including Amy Street.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated by 03:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:47
River Soar
"River levels have reacted at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Braunstone including Amy Street.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated this evening, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 06:15
River Soar
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.