Flooding in Loughborough

There are a number of flood alerts as parts of Loughborough have been hit by flooding.

Hathern, Shepshed and Loughborough town centre are all being affected by rising river levels and heavy rainfall following Storm Henk.

You can view the latest flood warnings here: 

https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?q=Loughborough

On Wednesday morning (3 Jan) Leicestershire Police urged residents to not move flood alerts around Belton Road, Jubilee Drive and Meadow Lane area of Loughborough due to flooding.

Officers asked people to act responsibly as emergency services are already busy.

Robert Butler, a volunteer flood warden in Sielby, told Fosse 107 how the floods impacted Sielby and Cossington.

On Tuesday evening (2 Jan) residents of Thorpe Acre were advised to move possessions of the floor due to the imminent risk of flood water entering properties. 

Help and advice on what to do if you are at risk of flooding can be found here: 

https://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/flooding

Police in Leicestershire have issued their top five tips if you need to drive during the floods: 

🏎️ 1. Reduce speed: Slow down to maintain better control of your vehicle and increase your reaction time in case of unexpected hazards on wet roads.

🌧️ 2. Increase following distance: Allow extra space between your car and the vehicle in front to provide more time for braking and avoid hydroplaning.

💡3. Turn on headlights: Visibility is crucial in heavy rain, so use your headlights to make your vehicle more visible to others and to see the road ahead more clearly.

🎚️ 4. Avoid cruise control: Disable cruise control in wet conditions to ensure you have full control over acceleration and can react quickly to changing road conditions.

🛞 5. Check tires and brakes: Ensure your tires have sufficient tread depth, and your brakes are in good condition. Worn-out tires can lead to hydroplaning, while well-maintained brakes are essential for effective stopping in slippery conditions.