Flood alert: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire

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Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 12 April 2026 . 
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 6 hours. River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will begin rising at 19:00 on 12/04/26. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 
This message will be updated by 4:59PM on 12 April 2026 or as the situation changes.