Flood Warning Info - Rivers Wreake and Soar for riverside properties near Syston and Birstall

River levels remain high at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from this evening, 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk are Syston Mills, Birstall, Wanlip, and Watermead Country Park. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from this evening, 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk are Syston Mills, Birstall, Wanlip, and Watermead Country Park. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are raising at the Freemans Weir gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding is expected. Areas most at risk are Syston Mills, Birstall, Wanlip, and Watermead Country Park. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 23/10/23. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated by this evening, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.