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River Soar at Barrow upon Soar

Message issued at 5:14pm, Sunday 1st March

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge have peaked and are falling but still pose a flood risk. Areas most at risk are Barrow Road, Bridge Street and River View. Properties and roads in Barrow upon Soar are also at risk.
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will remain high until 02/03/26.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 5:14pm, Sunday 1st March.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Soar at Barrow upon Soar

Flood Warning Area Details

River Soar at Barrow upon Soar including properties near the Grand Union Canal

Region: East Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Leicestershire

Watercourses covered: River Soar

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Soar at Barrow upon Soar.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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