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River Soar, Willow Brook and Melton Brook at Belgrave

Message issued at 7:17pm, Saturday 28th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
Flooding is expected on 28 February 2026 from approximately 10pm. 
Areas most at risk are Marjorie Street, Coral Street, Wand Street, Cooper Street, Ross Walk, Bath Street, Abbey Park Street and Lanesborough Road. Properties and roads in Belgrave are also at risk. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the Freemans Weir Gauge will rise until approximately midnight tonight, 28/02/2026. Levels will remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 01/03/2026. 
We are closely monitoring the situation  
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. 
This message will be updated by 3:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 7:17pm, Saturday 28th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Soar, Willow Brook and Melton Brook at Belgrave

Flood Warning Area Details

River Soar, Willow Brook and Melton Brook at Belgrave including properties around Ross Walk and Bath Street

Region: East Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Leicester

Watercourses covered: River Soar, Willow Brook, Melton Brook

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, Willow Brook and Melton Brook at Belgrave.

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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River Soar at Leicester Abbey Meadows
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Melton Brook at Rushey Mead in Leicester City
Melton Brook at Rushey Mead in Leicester City

No current or recent warnings.

River Soar at Thurmaston
River Soar at Thurmaston including properties around Melton Road and Troon Way

No current or recent warnings.

Willow Brook at North Evington and Belgrave in Leicester City
Willow Brook at North Evington and Belgrave in Leicester City

No current or recent warnings.

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