Flood Alert Info - Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
Area Description
Lower River Soar in Leicestershire including tributaries from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2024 16:03
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rapid snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and low-lying land remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
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 by 09:00 on 21/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2024 08:11
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 20/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 20/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 18:22
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 08:24
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 22/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 17:01
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 23/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 08:35
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between now and Tuesday evening, 22/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday evening, 22/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 18:19
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between now and Tuesday, 22/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday 22/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:01
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between now and Monday evening, 21/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday evening, 21/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 20/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:03
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 15:00 today, 19/10/2024 and Monday, 21/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 21/10/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 20/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 15:41
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from 01:00 tomorrow, 16/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 16/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Oct 2024 09:11
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 11/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 11/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 12/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Oct 2024 08:50
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 10/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 11/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 11/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 09:49
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 10/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 10/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 17:52
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 08/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 10/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2024 17:26
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 09/10/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 08/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2024 08:24
River Soar
River levels have fallen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours We expect river levels to begin rising again later this morning.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 07/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2024 17:01
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 07/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2024 09:24
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 06/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2024 16:40
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 06/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2024 09:20
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 05/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 16:58
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 05/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 08:10
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 04/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 17:15
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning 09:00 on 04/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 09:00
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on 03/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 17:29
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 03/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 09:39
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 20:08
River Soar
River Levels are rising at Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/10/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow, 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 08:16
River Soar
River Levels are rising at Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
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 using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:47
River Soar
River Levels are rising at Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
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 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 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 10:20
River Soar
River Levels are beginning to rise at Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
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 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 17:00 today, 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 08:57
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. 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 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 18:34
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes, farmland in the Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 29/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 04:43
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 28/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/09/24. 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. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 18:00
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 28/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 09:17
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:31
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 18 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 10:13
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 26/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 16:55
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 27/09/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 09:52
River Soar
River levels are slowly rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 27/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 25/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 16:33
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast later this week. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 25/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 07:22
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast later in the week. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 19:00 on 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 17:35
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until at least 25/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least 25/09/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 17:30
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Glen river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland will likely continue until tomorrow, 24/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the farmland in Great Glen, Kilby Bridge, South Wigston and Blaby as well as the road at Crow Mills.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 08:05
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens..
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 16:53
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 10:02
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 24/09/2024
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 16:41
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 19:00 today, 21/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 48 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to rise until 19:00 on 23/09/2024.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2024 09:14
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from midday today, 08/09/2024.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until approximately 17:00 tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Sep 2024 15:29
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 06:00 tomorrow morning, 08/09/2024.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Thunderstorms are forecast between 21:00 on 07/09/24 and 18:00 on 08/09/24, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 10/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 15:00 tomorrow, 08/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jul 2024 09:39
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 11:00 this morning, 16/07/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening. 17/07/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 17/07/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jul 2024 16:35
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from 21:00 this evening, 15/07/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 16/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jun 2024 17:49
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 09/06/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 11/06/24.
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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/06/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 17:14
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge, although the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
There is the potential for heavier rainfall on Sunday 26th May, and Monday 27th May.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 16:26
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge, although the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
There is the potential for heavier rainfall on Sunday 26th May, and Monday 27th May.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 11:00
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, with the potential for heavier rainfall on Sunday 26th May, and Monday 27th May.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 11:00 tomorrow morning, 24/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 11:31
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Kegworth and Pilings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 12:00 today, 22/05/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Persistent rainfall including thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations given the unpredictable nature of the thunderstorms.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 11:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2024 16:05
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Kegworth and Pilings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 06:00 tomorrow, 22/05/2024.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road.
Persistent rainfall including thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 11:00 tomorrow morning, 22/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 May 2024 07:54
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. The risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue falling
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 07:44
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high today, 30/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 19:55
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 19:30 today, 29/04/24. 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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 30/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 08:21
River Soar
"River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high on 29/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 "
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 07:28
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 today 28/04/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 09:00 on 29/04/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking debris screens and watercourses 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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 29/04/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 18 Apr 2024 17:45
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from 20:00 this evening, 18/04/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 19/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 09:05
River Soar
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to resume from 03:00 tonight, 9th April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are currently below the flood risk threshold, but we expect river levels to rise this afternoon and remain high over the next few days. 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 by 09:00 on 9th April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 09:13
River Soar
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to resume from 14:00 today, 07 April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are currently below the flood risk threshold, but we expect river levels to rise this afternoon and remain high over the next few days. 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 by 09:00 on 08 April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 08:22
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge after recent heavy rainfall. However, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue, today, 06 April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road. Heavy rainfall is not forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling but still pose a flood risk. 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 by 09:00 on 07 April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:02
River Soar
River levels are currently high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue, today, 05 April 2024 and into tomorrow 06 April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 by 09:00 on 06 April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 16:57
River Soar
River levels are currently high and are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of further heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue, today, 04 April 2024 and overnight into tomorrow 05 April 2024. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 by 16:30 on 05 April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 08:07
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected imminently, this morning, 04 April 2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 by 08:00 on 05 April 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 22:20
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 21:00 on 31/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 09:47
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until HH 02/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 21:00 on 30/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 21:50
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 30/03/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 07:21
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 04:00 on 29/03/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 19:00 on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 13:47
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 15:00 and 16:00 today, 27/03/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/03/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 07:04
River Soar
River levels are steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. However are forecast to raise later today as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain elevated until 21/03/24.
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 by 21:00 today, 20/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2024 20:35
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 21/03/24.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 20/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2024 09:08
River Soar
River levels have fallen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold but will rise again this evening.
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 by 21:00 this evening, 19/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 17:17
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 08:33
River Soar
River levels have peaked and beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tonight, 18/03/24.
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 by 18:00 this evening, 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 17:47
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 18/03/24.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 11:08
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, 17/03/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening on 18/03/24.
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 by 20:00 this evening, 17/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 17:26
River Soar
River levels are slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 15/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 08:12
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 18:00 this evening, 14/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 17:29
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are expected to continue falling over the next few days.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 14/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 10:11
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling over the next few days.
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 this evening, 13/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 17:05
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
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, 13/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 09:08
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of the week.
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 this afternoon, 12/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 16:10
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of the week.
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, 12/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 07:52
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until tomorrow 12/03/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 12/03/24.
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 this afternoon, 11/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 18:11
River Soar
River levels have risen, but are steady, at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight until Sunday morning, 03/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 08:11
River Soar
River levels have risen, but are steady, at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until Sunday on 03/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by this evening, 02/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 20:00
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until Sunday on 03/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 02/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 13:07
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, 01/03/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 03/03/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening on 01/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 14:32
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 27/02/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 09:00 on 27/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 05:38
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high through Monday, 26/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 17:00 on 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 19:38
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high through Monday, 26/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 08:00 tomorrow, 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 07:32
River Soar
A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 26/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 20:00 tonight, 25/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 19:23
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 26/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 08:00 tomorrow, 25/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 08:20
River Soar
A flood alert has been issued. River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 20:30 tonight, 24/02/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 16:57
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 09:00 tomorrow, 24/02/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 05:45
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 18:00 this evening, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:54
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:46
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 15:02
River Soar
River levels are rising again at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 08:00 on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 03:51
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 16:00 Wednesday afternoon, 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 17:00
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday 21/02/2024. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 05:00 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 05:40
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday 21/02/2024. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 18:00 this evening, 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 20:34
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 08:00 tomorrow, 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 07:56
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 20/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 20:00 this evening, 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 20:43
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 20/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 09:54
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 20/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 21:00, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 17:18
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, Mountsorrel to Sileby road, land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to rise again this evening, 17/02/24 as a result of this further rainfall.
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 by 10:00 on 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 07:26
River Soar
River levels are high and generally steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further periods of rainfall, which could be heavy at times is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to rise again this evening, 17/02/24 as a result of further rainfall. 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 by 17:00 on 17/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 17:05
River Soar
River levels are high and generally steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further periods of rainfall, which could be heavy at times is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to rise again tomorrow evening, 17/02/24 as a result of further rainfall. 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 by 09:00 on 17/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 07:05
River Soar
River levels are high and generally steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further periods of rainfall, which could be heavy at times is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to rise again tomorrow, 17/02/24 as a result of further rainfall. 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 by 17:00 on 16/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 06:20
River Soar
River levels are high and generally steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further periods of rainfall, which could be heavy at times is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to rise again today, 15/02/24 as a result of further rainfall. 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 by 17:00 on 15/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 17:48
River Soar
River levels are high and generally steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further periods of rainfall, which could be heavy at times is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are expected to remain generally steady on Wednesday, but are likely to rise from Thursday, 15/02/24 as a result of further rainfall. 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 by 09:00 on 15/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 07:42
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 18:00 on 14/02/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 07:41
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 18:00 on 13/02/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 18:06
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 08:00 on 13/02/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:50
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 18:00 on 12/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 17:10
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, The Green Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
River levels are falling but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses.
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 09:00 on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:05
River Soar
"River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible today, 11/02/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, The Green Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further light patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through tomorrow, 12/02/24. 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 by 18:00 on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 17:49
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible today, 10/02/2024, into tomorrow morning, 11/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, The Green Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend into next week. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:21
River Soar
"River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible today, 10/02/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, The Green Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend. 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 by 18:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 03:38
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, including Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 13:00 today, 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 03:30
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, including roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 13:00 today, 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:45
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 08:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 12:05
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:39
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 05:45
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 18:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:58
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 11/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 09:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 08:58
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the next 48 hours.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the evening of 09/02/2024
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 at 17:00 on the 08/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 17:26
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the next 48 hours, from 17:00 07/02/2024.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours starting at 8:00 08/02/2024. We expect river levels to begin rising again from 12:00 on 08/02/2024.
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 at 09:00 on the 08/02/2024"
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 08:27
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 07/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 by 17:00 this afternoon, 07/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 09:38
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Monday 22/01/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. 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 by 22:00 on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 21:30
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight Sunday 21/01/2024, and into Monday. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. 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 by 10:00 on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 17:02
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight Sunday 21/01/2024, and into Monday. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. 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 by 05:00 on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 07:58
River Soar
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by this evening, 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:41
River Soar
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 09:51
River Soar
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast
This message will be updated by this evening, 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 19:26
River Soar
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 by tomorrow morning, 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:50
River Soar
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by this evening, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 20:28
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 by the morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:49
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 this evening, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:04
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 08:38
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth and Pillings river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by this evening, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:18
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 13:42
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:21
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 13:25
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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.
Areas also at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 12:00 on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 18:53
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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.
Areas also at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 19:00 on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 23:30
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 23:30 on Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 18:01
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 02:00 on Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:24
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 20:30 on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 20:40
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 08:30 on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 08:58
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 21:00 on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 23:28
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 11:00 on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 08:10
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 20:00 on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 20:20
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 08:00 on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 13:04
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 01:00 on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 01:00
River Soar
River levels are still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 13:00 on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 20:00
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 by 08:00 on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 08:43
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall in the early hours of this morning, 27/12/2023. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 this evening, 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:02
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 27/12/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could possibly begin between 05:00 and 09:00 tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 30/12/23.
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, 27/12/23.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 18:38
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall in the early hours of the 24/12/23. Consequently we expect flooding of roads and farmland to begin between 00:30 and 04:00 tomorrow morning, 24/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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, 24/12/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 09:00
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 this afternoon 22/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 16:06
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 22/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 08:51
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 this afternoon 21/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 16:39
River Soar
River levels are rising but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues this afternoon 20/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 08:51
River Soar
River levels are rising but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 20/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 16:03
River Soar
River levels are rising but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 19/12/23 into tomorrow, 20/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 08:59
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 19/12/23 into tomorrow, 20/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 17:06
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening 18/12/23 and into tomorrow 19/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 17:06
River Soar
River levels are expected to remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge until tomorrow morning (16/12/2023). This message will be updated tomorrow morning (16/12/2023).
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 07:38
River Soar
Expect river levels to remain high for at least the next 12 hours though levels continue to recede slowly
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 18:30
River Soar
Expect river levels on the River Soar to remain high for at least the next 24 hours, though they are slowly trending downwards, with no significant rain forecast over the next 48 hrs.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 07:24
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Showers are forecast over the 6 hours. Expect river levels to remain high for at least the next 24 hours.
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 by 18:00 on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 16:39
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. Expect river levels to remain high for at least the next 24 hours.
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 by 09:00 on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 06:30
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 by 18:00, Wednesday 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 19:10
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 by 07:00, Wednesday 13/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 06:49
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
River levels are steady. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 by 19:00, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 18:59
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
River levels are steady. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
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 by 07:00, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:16
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past several days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmland at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Areas also at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
River levels are steady. 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.
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 7pm, Monday 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 17:27
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past several days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Areas also at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
River levels are steady but could rise overnight into Monday 11/12/23. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 09:00, Monday 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 07:25
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 20:00 this evening, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:49
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Areas also at risk are Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
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.
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 tomorrow morning, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 05:49
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
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.
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 18:00 today, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 17:59
River Soar
River levels are high but generally steady at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
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.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 07:19
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
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.
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 19:00 this evening, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:41
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes. Also including low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, 07/12/2023. 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 by 09:00 on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 07:29
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes. Also including low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, 07/12/2023. 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 by19:00 on 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 19:56
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes. Also including low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 by 09:00 on 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 06:14
River Soar
River levels are high and continue to rise at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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, Cotes. Also including low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 by 17:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 23:06
River Soar
River levels are high and continue to rise at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Also including low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 by 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:23
River Soar
River levels are high and continue to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 by 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:14
River Soar
River levels are high and continue to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. 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 by 19:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 07:44
River Soar
River levels are high and continue to slowly rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for a number of days.
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 by 19:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:30
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 06/12/23.
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 by 08:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 07:00
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later on Wednesday, 06/12/23.
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 by 17:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 16:07
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this evening, 03/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this week.
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 by 09:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 18:44
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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 by 08:00 on Tuesday, 21/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 07:01
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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 by 20:00 on Monday, 20/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 19:53
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
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 by 09:00 on Monday, 20/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 08:07
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
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 by 21:00 on Sunday, 19/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 20:46
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
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 by 09:00 on Sunday, 19/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 09:52
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 18/11/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
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 by 21:00 this evening, 18/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 16:50
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 12:00 on Tuesday, 14/11/2023 and 02:00 tomorrow, 15/11/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 02:00 on 15/11/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 tomorrow morning, 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 12:09
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12:00 today, 14/11/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 15/11/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 17:00 this afternoon, 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 16:29
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 05:30 tomorrow, 13/11/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 15/11/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2023 15:28
River Soar
River levels are falling but are still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2023 10:25
River Soar
River levels are falling but are still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 06/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 18:11
River Soar
River levels are still high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/11/23.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning,06/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 11:14
River Soar
River levels are still high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 06/11/23.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 17:19
River Soar
River levels are still high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 06/11/23.
Further light rainfall is forecast for tonight, 04/11/23 and in the early hours of tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 08:11
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 06/11/23.
Further rainfall is forecast for today, 04/11/23. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 18:00 tonight, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 16:04
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is expected tomorrow, 4/11/23. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 11:55
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is expected tomorrow, 4/11/23. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 09:00 tomorrow morning, 03/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 09:43
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 18:50
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with floodwater
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, Saturday 28/10/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 10:06
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with floodwater.
This message will be updated by 18:00 hrs today, 27/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 18:01
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with floodwater.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 27/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 22:05
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday, 26/10/2023.
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. Contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated tomorrow (26/10/2023), or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 05:36
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday, 26/10/2023.
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. Contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated tomorrow (25/10/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 16:49
River Soar
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday, 26/10/2023.
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. Contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated tomorrow (25/10/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire including tributaries from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 01:50
River Soar
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 24/10/2023.
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. Contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated this afternoon on 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood alert area: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire including tributaries from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 13:48
River Soar
"River levels are forecast to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 24/10/2023.
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. Contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated this evening on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 00:31
River Soar
River levels are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing.
No further rainfall is expected in the next 24 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 avoid using low-lying paths near local watercourses and 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 midday on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire including tributaries from Cossington to Redhill at the River Trent.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:14
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are expected to remain high over this weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 23:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 01:44
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is set to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels will continue to rise throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 14:00 on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:06
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
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 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 06:27
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2023 11:42
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jul 2023 15:57
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 02:45 tomorrow, 27/07/2023 and 02:15, 28/07/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to rise until 11:30 on 27/07/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 27/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2023 07:40
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and further forecasted rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 20:00 this evening, 24/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 17:22
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and further forecasted overnight rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 2 or 3 days
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 24/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 07:13
River Soar
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 2 or 3 days
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 20:00 this evening, 23/07/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jul 2023 18:15
River Soar
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible and is forecast to begin from midnight, tonight, 22/07/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 3 or 4 days
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 23/07/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jul 2023 12:05
River Soar
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible and is forecast to begin between 16:00 and midnight, today, 22/07/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 3 or 4 days
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 20:00 this evening, 22/07/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 24 Apr 2023 03:28
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Apr 2023 21:43
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2023 17:30
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2023 16:43
River Soar
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 16:50
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 08:57
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rain is forecast over next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by this evening, 15/03/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 17:30
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 15/03/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 10:14
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding continues. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 17:16
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 10:04
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 13/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 16:36
River Soar
River levels are high and forecast to rise further at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 10:09
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 12/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 17:05
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 12/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 15:12
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 11/03/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 11/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 10:27
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 11/03/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 11/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 08:45
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to rise until 14:00 today 10/03/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 11/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2023 09:49
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 17:08
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 10/01/23, and levels are likely to begin rising on Tuesday morning, from approximately 07:00. We expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday, 11/01/23. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 09:15
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Levels are likely to fall later today, however further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, 10/01/23. We expect river levels to begin rising again tomorrow morning, 10/01/23, and remain high into Wednesday, 11/01/23. 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 by 21:00 tonight, 09/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 19:30
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, 09/01/23, and we expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 08:29
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further intermittent rainfall is forecast throughout today, Sunday 08/01/23. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 09/01/23. 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 by 21:00 tonight, 08/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:54
River Soar
River levels are rising steadily at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further intermittent rainfall is forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow, 08/01/23. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 09/01/23. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 08/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 08:48
River Soar
River levels are beginning to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent and ongoing rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely to begin at approximately 09:00 this morning, Saturday 07/01/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further intermittent light rainfall is forecast over today and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. 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 by 21:00 tonight, 07/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 20:39
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall this evening and overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely to begin at approximately 06:00 tomorrow morning, Saturday 07/01/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further intermittent light rainfall is forecast over Saturday and Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 07/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 14:18
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall expected this evening and overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is likely to begin at approximately 10:00 tomorrow morning, Saturday 07/01/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further intermittent light rainfall is forecast over Saturday and Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. 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 by 21:00 tonight, 06/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2023 06:59
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2022 07:18
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2022 16:41
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 18:00 and 19:00 today, 27/12/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise until the evening of the 29/12/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9:00 on 28/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
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Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2022 14:44
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:30 tomorrow morning, 27/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2022 08:29
River Soar
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 16:31
River Soar
River levels remain high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast however the river is not expected to drop below the flood risk threshold until tomorrow, 29/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 29/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 08:57
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast however the river is not expected to drop below the flood risk threshold until this afternoon, 28/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 17:57
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast however the river is not expected to drop below the flood risk threshold until Wednesday, 30/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 08:31
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 27/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 17:50
River Soar
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 27/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 08:17
River Soar
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 16:18
River Soar
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 07:51
River Soar
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 16:25
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 07:48
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 15:14
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 09:21
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 07:50
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 17:13
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 08:25
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 18:06
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge. as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 21/11/22 and tomorrow.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 13:50
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 22/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 21/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 08:52
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at midday today 21/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 14:00 this afternoon, 21/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 17:35
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge due to prolonged rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 21/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 21/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 09:01
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge due to prolonged rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 20/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 18:54
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 07:11
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 20/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 15:19
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 19/11/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 09:01
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 19/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 this evening, 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:35
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until Saturday morning, 19/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 19/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 17:00 this evening, 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:12
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday afternoon, 18/11/22.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2022 08:22
River Soar
River levels are steady at the Pillings river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. River levels are below the flood risk threshold. Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by this afternoon, 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:59
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 31/10/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 12:50
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 31/10/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2022 08:36
River Soar
"River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 this evening, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 14:19
River Soar
"River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today 23/10/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 24/10/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2022 21:16
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Friday evening, 30/09/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until Saturday afternoon 01/10/2022.
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 on Saturday morning, 01/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2022 14:20
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Friday afternoon, 30/09/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until Saturday afternoon 01/10/2022.
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 by 22:00 this evening, 30/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 May 2022 18:23
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Thunderstorms are forecast overnight tonight, 15/05/2022, and into tomorrow morning, 16/05/2022, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to begin rising at around midnight tonight, with areas beginning to be affected from approximately 06:00 tomorrow morning. Levels are likely to remain high until tomorrow evening.
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 by 09:00 on 16/05/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2022 09:15
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Wednesday's heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 19/03/22. 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 by 18:00 this evening, 19/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2022 08:24
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Wednesday's heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until early afternoon today, 19/03/22. 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 by 16:00 this afternoon, 19/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2022 16:02
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling gradually at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Wednesday's heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 19/03/22. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 19/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2022 07:14
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Wednesday's heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into the evening, 18/03/22. 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 by 16:00 this afternoon, 18/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 18:23
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to begin gradually falling from approximately 19:00 this evening, 17/03/22, but remain high until midday tomorrow, 18/03/22. 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 18/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 13:43
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to begin gradually falling at approximately 17:00 this evening, 17/03/22, but remain high overnight tonight and into tomorrow, 18/03/22. 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 by 21:00 this evening, 17/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 05:52
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to begin falling at approximately 11:00 this morning, 17/03/22, but the risk of flooding will remain throughout the day. 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 by 16:00 this afternoon, 17/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2022 20:11
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying farmland and roads is expected from 21:00 this evening, 16/03/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 2 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling at approximately 07:00 tomorrow morning, 17/03/22, but the risk of flooding may remain throughout the day.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 17/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2022 14:32
River Soar
River levels are high and steadily at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue through today, 05/03/2022, into tomorrow morning, 06/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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, 06/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2022 09:21
River Soar
River levels are high and steadily at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue through today, 05/03/2022, into tomorrow morning, 06/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 this afternoon, 05/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2022 18:09
River Soar
River levels are high and are rising steadily at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue tonight, 04/03/2022 and into tomorrow 05/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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, 05/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2022 12:25
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 04/03/2022 and into tomorrow 05/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this evening, 04/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 16:15
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin overnight into tomorrow morning, 04/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 04/03/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2022 17:11
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this evening, 28/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Persistent rainfall is forecast overnight into the early hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday, 02/03/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 01/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 07:49
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of the day, and into tomorrow, 25/2/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 24/02/22, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 17:20
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of the day, and into tomorrow morning, 24/2/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 05:49
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for at least 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 00:07
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for at least 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 17:03
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for at least 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 05:12
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high for at least 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 19:23
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 10:47
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tonight, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 19:11
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue overnight. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy showers are expected overnight. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 05:49
River Soar
River levels continue to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 this afternoon 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 17:21
River Soar
River levels continue to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is continues to be possible today, 19/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 09:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 08:37
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is continues to be possible today, 19/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 20:00 on 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 19:49
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:30 today, 18/02/22.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
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 08:00 on 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:17
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 18/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 18/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/22 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 08:24
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 17/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 17/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/22 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 09:01
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 16/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 16/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/22 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 15:59
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to rise this afternoon and into this evening on 15/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 08:26
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 08/01/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising during this morning on 08/01/22. 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 this afternoon, 08/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2022 17:15
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistant rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin tomorrow morning, 08/01/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising in the early hours of tomorrow morning on 08/01/22.
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, 08/01/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 09:22
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are slowly falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 this evening, Friday, 31/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 00:38
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are slowly falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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, Friday, 31/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 09:10
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are slowly falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 this evening, Thursday, 30/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2021 16:41
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are slowly falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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, Thursday, 30/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2021 08:15
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 this evening, 29/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 20:56
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
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, 29/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 09:43
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 28/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 16:22
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 08:14
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 27/12/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 15:06
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue through this evening into tomorrow, 27/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast tonight, 26/12/2021. We expect river levels to remain high through to tomorrow, 27/12/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 27/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 08:29
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland has started this morning, 26/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast through today. We expect river levels to remain through today into tomorrow, 27/12/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this afternoon, 26/12/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 16:12
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 09:35
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 16:02
River Soar
River levels have started to rise again at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the rain overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over Saturday afternoon, 11/12/21. We expect river levels to remain high until 11/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 09:19
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast today. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 10/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 17:22
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall later this evening. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising tonight on 09/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 09:22
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast tonight 09/12/2021 and therefore we expect river levels to begin rising again.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 18:17
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. 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, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2021 20:07
River Soar
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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, 29/11/21, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2021 09:53
River Soar
"River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of yesterday heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast for today 28/11/21.
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 this evening, 28/11/21, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2021 15:56
River Soar
"River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 27/11/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
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, 28/11/21, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 07:13
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 19:00 on 02/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 19:46
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 07:00 on 02/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 09:02
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 19:00 on 01/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 20:21
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
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 09:00 on 01/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 13:57
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:00 today, 31/10/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
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 21:00 on 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 08:37
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 05/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least the 06/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. 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 this afternoon, 05/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 19:00
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of overnight heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 05/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least the 06/10/2021.
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, 05/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2021 22:15
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 and 23:30 today, 28/09/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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, 29/09/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2021 18:44
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 and 22:00 today, 28/09/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this evening, 28/09/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jul 2021 17:55
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 23:00 today 05/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 20:12
River Soar
The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 09:31
River Soar
The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this afternoon, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 17:24
River Soar
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. The risk remains from thunderstorms today, 03/07/2021, into Sunday 04/07/21, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 03/07/21 and tomorrow, 04/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 11:27
River Soar
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast today, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 13:00 today, 03/07/21.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 03/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 May 2021 16:47
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until tomorrow, 26/05/21.
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, 26/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 May 2021 08:47
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until later today, 25/05/21.
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 this evening, 25/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2021 16:16
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening, 24/05/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 tomorrow, 25/05/21.
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, 25/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2021 17:21
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening, 23/05/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 tomorrow, 24/05/21.
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, 24/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 18:11
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible late this evening, 21/05/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby 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 until tomorrow morning, 22/05/21.
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, 22/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 May 2021 15:51
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pilings river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin today between 16:00 and 17:00, Saturday, 08/05/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight Sunday, 09/05/21. 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 Sunday, 09/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2021 14:31
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 16:00 today, 03/05/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 04/05/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 04/05/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 09:52
River Soar
River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Pillings Lock river gauge but are expected to rise again tomorrow evening, 20/02/21 in response to forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible again tomorrow, 20/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. 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, 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2021 09:45
River Soar
River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Pillings Lock river gauge but are expected to rise again this evening, 18/02/21 in response to forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible again later today, 18/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. 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, 19/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 10:13
River Soar
River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Pillings Lock river gauge but are expected to rise again overnight tonight in response to forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible again from early Thursday morning.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days.
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, 18/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 09:35
River Soar
River levels have peaked and are now falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high but continue falling throughout today, but to rise again overnight Wednesday (17/02/21) into Thursday (18/02/21) in response to forecast rainfall.
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, 17/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2021 10:27
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge throughout today as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from mid-afternoon today (Monday 15/02/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday (17/02/21).
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, 16/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2021 17:40
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge overnight tonight as a result of forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from the early hours of Monday morning and throughout Monday (15/02/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening/overnight and again on Monday evening. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday (17/02/21).
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 evening, 15/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2021 06:25
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to fall under flood risk threshold during Wednesday, 10/02/2021. 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, 11/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 06:53
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly dropping at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light precipitation (likely to fall as snow) is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 10/02/2021. 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, 10/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 09:26
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light precipitation (likely to fall as snow) is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 09/02/2021. 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, 09/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 09:14
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light precipitation (likely to fall as snow) is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 09/02/2021. 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, 08/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:16
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 09/02/2021. 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, 08/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 09:19
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. 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, 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 08:16
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast on Friday and over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high. 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, 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 09:02
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high at least for the next 24 hours. 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, 05/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:51
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to start falling from this evening, 03/02/21.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, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 08:48
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to start falling from Wednesday morning, 03/02/21.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, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 09:47
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast Tuesday (02/02/21). We expect river levels to begin rising on Tuesday morning 02/02/21.
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, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 10:43
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. 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, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 07:58
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, Loughborough, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Further light rainfall showers are expected this morning. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 06:16
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, Loughborough, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar.
Further rainfall showers are expected over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:55
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, 28/01/2021. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 12:00
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes, Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, 28/01/2021. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:12
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, 28/01/2021. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 08:54
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 08:39
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high into Wednesday, 27/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Wednesday 27/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2021 09:20
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high into Tuesday (26/01/21). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Tuesday 26/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 09:40
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high into Monday (25/01/21). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Monday 25/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 16:42
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high into Monday (25/01/21). We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Sunday 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:25
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly beginning to fall at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmland at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 08:14
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly beginning to fall at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmland at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No heavy rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We expect levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 22:26
River Soar
River levels remain high but are slowly beginning to fall at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, the B5328 Cossington Road and the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmland at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
We expect levels to remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 21:29
River Soar
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also 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. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:12
River Soar
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also 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. Further heavy rainfall is expected for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 02:32
River Soar
River levels are continuing to rise at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road, and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Also 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.
Further heavy rainfall is expected for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:22
River Soar
River levels are continuing to rise at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 06:41
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 06:59
River Soar
River levels are falling but remain high at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 08:02
River Soar
River levels are falling but remain high at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains into Monday 18/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, 18/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 19:52
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Kegworth and Pillings Lock river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains into Sunday, 17/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday, 17/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 22:02
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next days. 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, 16/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 07:44
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, 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 and Quorndon.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next days.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 18:29
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Further rainfall/snow is forecast over the afternoon and further rainfall over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 14:34
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall/snow is forecast over the afternoon and further rainfall over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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,15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 10:19
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the afternoon and at the weekend. We expect river levels to increase into tomorrow. 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, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 17:01
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to increase overnight. 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, 14/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 07:50
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. 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 this evening, 13/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 16:02
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. 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, 13/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 07:15
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 07:30 and 08:00 today, 12/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 13/01/21.
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 this afternoon, 12/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2020 08:44
River Soar
River levels remain high but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 08:36
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 09:50
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 28/12/20. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/12/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 18:25
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tonight and into tomorrow, 28/12/20. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:53
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 27/12/20.
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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 09:07
River Soar
River levels remain high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until at least tomorrow afternoon, 27/12/2020. Further rain is forecast over next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. 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 daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 08:49
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until at least tomorrow afternoon, 26/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. 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 daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 07:45
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until at least tomorrow afternoon, 25/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is expected over next 24 hours. 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 daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 22:19
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until at least tomorrow afternoon, 24/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next hour. We expect river levels to keep rising until at least tomorrow morning. 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 daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 08:42
River Soar
River levels are expected to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge over the next couple of days as a result of today's forecast rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today the 23/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 08:34
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast tomorrow the 23/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 08:10
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 08:29
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 09:10
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 08:01
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 08:17
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2020 09:22
River Soar
River levels are steady, but still high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk from flooding are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 09:45
River Soar
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 08:29
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until late afternoon 14/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2020 09:48
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2020 09:58
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which will cause river levels to rise through tomorrow 13/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2020 08:40
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise today 11/12/20 at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2020 11:18
River Soar
River levels are falling today 10/12/20 at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Localized standing water and debris may still remain. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which will cause river levels to rise through tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2020 10:07
River Soar
River levels remain high but stable at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2020 16:18
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 13:23
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today, 07/12/20, and tomorrow, 08/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 08/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 11:06
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today, 06/12/20, and tomorrow, 07/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 07/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 16:19
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today, 05/12/20, and tomorrow, 06/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 07/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 17:14
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today (04/12/20). Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to rise this evening and into tomorrow (05/12/20)
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2020 20:30
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 10/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2020 16:34
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon on 10/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 09/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2020 08:25
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise again at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 09/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 20:24
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon on 09/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 16:34
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 09/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 08/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 08:49
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 09/10/2020. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 08/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 11:31
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise later today at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon on 08/10/2020.
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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2020 20:05
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight and tomorrow morning, 06/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 07/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/10/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2020 15:07
River Soar
River levels have dropped but are forecast to rise again at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight and tomorrow morning, 06/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 07/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 06/10/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2020 11:57
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible throughout today, 06/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 07/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 06/10/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 19:12
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning , 06/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 06/10/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/10/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 19:04
River Soar
River levels have dropped but are forecast to rise again at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland continues overnight, 04/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 05/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 12:48
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland continues and throughout the day and overnight, 04/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 05/10/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 07:48
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from this morning and throughout the day, 04/10/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening 04/10/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jun 2020 12:52
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2020 14:25
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. 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, the access road to Sileby Mill and the B675 Quorn to Barrow road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. We expect river levels to rise throughout today and tonight (18/06/2020). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 08:03
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold. 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 this evening, 16/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 18:32
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 15/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Monday afternoon, 16/03/20. 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, 16/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 10:14
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 15/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Monday afternoon, 16/03/20. 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 this evening, 15/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 18:44
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from Sunday evening, 15/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Monday morning, 16/03/20. 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, 15/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 14:13
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Sunday morning, 15/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until Monday Afternoon, 16/03/20. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 08:53
River Soar
River levels are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:31
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 09:11
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 16:59
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible around 04:00 in the morning, 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 19:32
River Soar
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow evening (Wednesday 04/03/20). Levels are expected to rise on Thursday (05/03/20) in response to this rainfall. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 14:53
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow evening (Wednesday 04/03/20). Levels are expected to rise on Thursday (05/03/20) in response to this rainfall.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 03/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 09:39
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 03/03/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further significant rainfall is expected. Levels are expected to fall below the flood alert threshold by this evening.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 03/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 16:29
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are steadily falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 02/03/2020, and tomorrow, 03/03/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road, Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further significant rainfall is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 08:14
River Soar
River levels are high, but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 02/03/2020, and tomorrow, 03/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes.
No further significant rainfall is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 21:46
River Soar
River levels are high, but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today and over the next few days. 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, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further significant rainfall is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/03/20.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 13:19
River Soar
River levels remain high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today and over the next few days. 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, the access road to Sileby Mill, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. No further significant rainfall is expected. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 06:38
River Soar
River levels remain high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today and over the next few days. 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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:50
River Soar
River levels remain high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue overnight and over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 14:40
River Soar
River levels remain high and steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated later tonight 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:53
River Soar
River levels remain high and are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 21:24
River Soar
River levels remain high and increasing at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues and is likely to do so over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 16:32
River Soar
River levels remain high and increasing at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues and is likely to do so over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated later tonight, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 08:23
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues and is likely to do so over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising again this afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 21:28
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues and is likely to do so over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 13:00
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues and is likely to do so over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 07:29
River Soar
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 19:12
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 12:37
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this evening, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 05:42
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues over the next few days.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Wednesday 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 16:47
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today Tuesday 25/02/20, and over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 10:52
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the evening of, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 21:28
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the morning of, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 17:14
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road and Sileby Mill road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 24/02/2020 and into Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 07:19
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 24/02/2020 and into Tuesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 20:09
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight from Sunday into Monday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 23/02/2020 and into Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Monday morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:24
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight from Sunday into Monday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Monday morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 09:01
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight from Sunday into Monday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 20:47
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight from Saturday into Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 17:23
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight from Saturday into Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 09:20
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 23/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:08
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend till 23/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 10:46
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further significant rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 21/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 02:44
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further significant rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 21/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 21:22
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, 21/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 12:06
River Soar
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast today, 20/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:21
River Soar
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast today (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this afternoon, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 23:30
River Soar
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 11:36
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast today (19/02/2020) and tomorrow (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this evening, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 06:45
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast today (19/02/2020) and tomorrow (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 this afternoon, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 05:06
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast today (19/02/2020) and tomorrow (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 23:24
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday (19/02/2020) and Thursday (20/02/2020). We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:35
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 tomorrow morning, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:34
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 this afternoon, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 05:30
River Soar
River levels are high but falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue.
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.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:57
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue.
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.
Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 18/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:58
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock and Kegworth river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. 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, Cotes, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 18/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this evening, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:25
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday on 18/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:41
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
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.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday on 18/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:16
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday, 16/02/2020.
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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated this evening, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:46
River Soar
River levels remain high at Pillings Lock and Kegworth River gauges as a result of heavy, persistent rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin early tomorrow morning and continue throughout Sunday 16/02/2020. 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, the access road to Sileby Mill and the B675 Quorn to Barrow road, and farmlands at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina, the A6006 at Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road at Kegworth, Kegworth Road and The Green Ratcliffe on Soar. The heaviest rain is expected between 21:00 this evening, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to rise this evening and remain high throughout tomorrow.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 09:31
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Saturday, 15/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 this evening, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 16:27
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast on Saturday, 15/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 tomorrow morning, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 07:57
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 this evening, 14/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 17:46
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 tomorrow morning, 14/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 08:37
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
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 this evening, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:57
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 11:53
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. 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. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 06:40
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Ciaral. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 16:56
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 07:36
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 11/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:50
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge in response to the heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:31
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge in response to the heavy band of rain yesterday. Further showers are forecast in the next 12 hours across the area during today, Monday 10th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening Monday, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:11
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which is moving across the area during today, Sunday 9th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2020 15:44
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
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, 03/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 19:31
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 10:24
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 18:24
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 18/01/20 and tomorrow 19/01/20 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow, 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 07:28
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 17/01/20 and tomorrow 18/01/20 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 21:11
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 16/01/20 and tomorrow 17/01/20 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 16:47
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today and overnight, 16/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this evening, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 06:55
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 16/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 06:25
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 16/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 22:14
River Soar
River levels are falling but remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 15/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 16:16
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 15/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this evening, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:41
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 15/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 14:17
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow, 15/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 16:14
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday, 15/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 07:55
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday, 15/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 13/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 15:43
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Tuesday, 14/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 13/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 08:56
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We expect river levels to remain high until at least Tuesday, 14/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 16:05
River Soar
This is a re-issue of the current Flood Alert. River levels are forecast to rise tomorrow morning, 12/01/20 at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of forecast persistent rainfall tonight, 11/01/20, into tomorrow morning, 12/01/20. Consequently, the risk of flooding is possible from early tomorrow morning, 12/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 08:32
River Soar
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise again in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 12/01/20 at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of forecast persistent rainfall tonight, 11/01/20, into tomorrow morning, 12/01/20. Consequently, the risk of flooding is possible from early tomorrow morning, 12/01/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 11/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2020 17:24
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rain is expected tomorrow evening, 11/01/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 11/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2020 07:53
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this evening, 10/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 14:36
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise throughout this evening at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 10/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 06:51
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise throughout this morning at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this afternoon, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 16:26
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of predicted heavy rainfall this evening and tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 09/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2019 11:03
River Soar
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high this evening, 28/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 28/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2019 17:06
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 28/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 28/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2019 09:28
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 27/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 27/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 17:33
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of the light rainfall today, 26/12/19. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 28/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 27/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 09:17
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge but are forecast to rise this afternoon, 26/12/19, as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 27/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 26/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2019 17:33
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling, at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
Water should now be receding on the B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Some standing water may remain.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday 26/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 26/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2019 10:07
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling, at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
Water should now be receding on the B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Some standing water may remain.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further light rainfall is forecast on Thursday 26/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 25/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2019 16:17
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
Water should now be receding on the B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Some standing water may remain.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday 26/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 25/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2019 08:50
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling, at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
Water should now be receding on the B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Some standing water may remain.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday 26/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 17:54
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling, at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying roads including Slash Lane at Sileby, the Mountsorrel to Sileby Road. Also, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, and Ratcliffe on Soar areas. Water should now be receding on the B5328 Cossington Road, the access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Some standing water may remain.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 08:01
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling, at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Also, farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth, and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
We currently expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Further rainfall is forecast tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 17:07
River Soar
River levels remain high, but are falling at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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, Meadow Lane at Loughborough and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina. Also farmland in the Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon, Cotes, Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas.
We currently expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday 25/12/19. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow night, Monday 23/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 06:08
River Soar
River levels remain high, but have peaked and are now beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including A6006 Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road Kegworth, Kegworth Road to Ratcliffe on Soar, The Green at Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
We currently expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday 25/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 22:40
River Soar
River levels continue to rise very slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including A6006 Zouch, Soar Lane Sutton Bonnington, Moor Lane Normanton, Station Road Kegworth, Kegworth Road to Ratcliffe on Soar, The Green at Ratcliffe on Soar, Slash Lane at Sileby, Mountsorrel to Sileby Road, B5328 Cossington Road, access road to Sileby Mill, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We currently expect river levels to peak tomorrow morning, 22/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 21:44
River Soar
River levels are rising very slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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 farmland at Cossington, Sileby, Barrow, Quorndon and Cotes. Also farmland in the Loughborough, Zouch, Kegworth and Ratcliffe on Soar areas, Meadow Lane at Loughborough, and the access road from Ratcliffe on Soar to Redhill Marina.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We currently expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday 24/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 18:05
River Soar
River levels remain high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We currently expect river levels to remain high into Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 12:39
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock and Melton Park river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 11:11
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock and Melton Park river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 18:46
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock and Melton Park river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
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.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 tomorrow morning, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 10:49
River Soar
River levels remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this evening, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 16:47
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 10:09
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night and this afternoon.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We currently expect river levels to continue to slowly rise and remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 this evening, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:20
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall expected this evening and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, Thursday 19 December.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We currently expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. 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, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 07:25
River Soar
River levels are continuing to fall slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge. The levels have fallen below the flooding threshold, but are expected to rise later today in response to forecast rainfall.
Flooding is expected to effect low lying fields and low lying roads later today, 18/12/19
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which will cause river levels to rise again later today, 18/12/19..
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 this evening, 18/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 18:54
River Soar
River levels are continuing to fall slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
However the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause river levels to rise again tomorrow, 18/12/19..
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, 18/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 07:26
River Soar
River levels are continuing to fall slowly at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
However the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but we expect river levels to continue to fall today, 17/12/19.
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 this evening, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 19:37
River Soar
River levels are continuing to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge.
However the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to fall this evening, 16/12/19.
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, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 07:28
River Soar
River levels are continuing to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
The risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to fall today, 16/12/19.
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 this evening, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 18:46
River Soar
River levels are high but are starting to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
The risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to fall slowly overnight, 15/12/19.
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, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 08:26
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady today, 15/12/19.
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 this evening, 15/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 19:18
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady today, 14/12/19.
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, 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 07:43
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady today, 14/12/19.
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 this evening, 14/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 19:06
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to remain high at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise slowly this evening, 13/12/19.
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, 14/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 07:34
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout today, 13/12/19.
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 this evening, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 17:15
River Soar
River levels are high and are expected to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise throughout this evening, 12/12/19 and into tomorrow.
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, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 07:31
River Soar
River levels are remaining high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 11/12/19 and into tomorrow. 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 this afternoon, 12/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 19:43
River Soar
River levels are remaining high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 11/12/19 and over the next few days. 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 this tomorrow morning, 12/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 15:03
River Soar
River levels are remaining high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 11/12/19 and over the next days. 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 this evening, 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 09:00
River Soar
River levels are remaining high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 11/12/19 and over the next days. 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 this afternoon, 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 15:57
River Soar
River levels are low but are increasing at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue increasing today and overnight, 10/12/19 and over the next days. 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, 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 09:33
River Soar
River levels are low but will soon start to increase at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to increase again today afternoon, 10/12/19 and over the next days. 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 this evening, 10/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 16:29
River Soar
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today, 09/12/19 and over the next days. 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, 10/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 09:25
River Soar
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today, 08/12/19 and over the next days. 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 this evening, 09/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2019 17:44
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today, 08/12/19 and over the next days. 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, 09/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2019 09:27
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today, 08/12/19 and over the next days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this evening, 08/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2019 17:24
River Soar
River levels are high and rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 07/12/19, and over the next days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. 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 08/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2019 09:23
River Soar
River levels are high and rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 07/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. 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 this evening 07/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2019 20:13
River Soar
River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin tonight, 06/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend. 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 07/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2019 11:16
River Soar
River levels are forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this evening at 18:00 today, 06/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
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 this evening, 06/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2019 18:53
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated on Monday morning, 02/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2019 08:27
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, 01/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2019 19:05
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 01/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2019 08:34
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon, 30/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 20:31
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, 30/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 09:23
River Soar
River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday evening, 29/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 04:22
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning, 29/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2019 09:08
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday evening, 28/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 21:00
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 28/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 09:22
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Further rainfall is forecast over next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 27/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 21:31
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 11:13
River Soar
River levels are high at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 26/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2019 21:19
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2019 10:05
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 25/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2019 19:13
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2019 09:49
River Soar
River levels have risen at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 24/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 18:46
River Soar
River levels are high and forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 09:43
River Soar
River levels are high and forecast to rise at the Pillings Lock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 23/11/19, or as the situation changes.