Flood Warning Info - Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road
Area Description
Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough including areas around Loughborough Meadows, the Industrial Estates and the Queen's 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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 13:44
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 14:00 today, 01/10/2024. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Apr 2024 08:28
Wood Brook, River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible from 08:30 today, 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 12:00 on 28/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking debris screens for blockages.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 15:00 this afternoon, 28/04/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 10:46
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 11:00 today, 22/02/2024. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 19:00 this afternoon, 22/02/2024, or as the situation.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 00:11
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected between 01:00 and 03:00 today, 09/02/24. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 10/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 20:17
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Loughborough from the River Soar, particularly areas north of the A6.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 on 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:37
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels remain high at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 15:05
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels have risen at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible imminently. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 23:00 on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 00:59
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding (of property) is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Loughborough from the River Soar, particularly areas north of the A6. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 07:00 on 21/10/23.
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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 00:46
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Whitwick downstream river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected between 07:00 and 12:00 today, 20/10/23. Areas most at risk are Whitwick and Thringstone.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 07:00 on 20/10/23.
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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 13:00, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 06:58
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Whitwick downstream river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected between 07:00 and 12:00 today, 20/10/23. Areas most at risk are Whitwick and Thringstone.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 12:00 on 20/10/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 14:00, 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 07:47
Wood Brook, River Soar
River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are Loughborough, including properties on and around Forest Road, in addition to areas north of the A6.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Aug 2020 00:27
Wood Brook
River levels have risen at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough, including business properties around Belton Road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 16/08/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jun 2020 18:06
Wood Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Businesses at risk around Belton Road and Jubilee Drive area, Loughborough. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 04:17
Wood Brook
River levels have fallen at the Loughborough river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding has reduced. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 21:47
Wood Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Loughborough.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 13:14
Wood Brook
River levels are still high at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is still possible. The area most at risk is Loughborough. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 16/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 03:26
Wood Brook
River levels have risen at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to begin imminently. The area most at risk is Loughborough.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing debris screens and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2019 17:31
Wood Brook
River levels are rising at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property is possible, but not expected, later this evening.
Areas most at risk are Loughborough.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to fall below the flood risk threshold by tomorrow morning, Saturday 21/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.