Flood Warning Info - River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows
Area Description
River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows including riverside properties around the A6 Abbey Lane.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:46
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of Storm Henk. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Leicester Abbey Meadows, and properties close to Thurcaston Road, the A6 Abbey Lane, and the National Space Centre.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through to Thursday, 04/01/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 00:17
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of Storm Henk. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are Leicester Abbey Meadows, and properties close to Thurcaston Road, the A6 Abbey Lane, and the National Space Centre.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through to Thursday, 04/01/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.