Flood Alert Issued As River Welland Rises

A Flood Alert is in force for the River Welland with low-lying land and roads close to the waterway underwater.

Paths in Market Harborough’s Welland Park have been affected and some roads made impassible, including in Lubenham.

The River Welland in Market Harborough today  Pic: Rick Chambers

The alert also covers the River Jordan from Braybrooke to Market Harborough, through Little Bowden.

The Environment Agency says the river levels are set to remain high over the next few days due to further rainfall.

A spokesperson said: “Heavy rainfall has fallen onto saturated ground over the past few days in the Welland Valley area.

“This has caused the River Welland to rise, leading to flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river. Further rainfall is forecast and we expect the rivers to remain high throughout the next few days.

“Flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to the river. Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn’t likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued.”

Flooding in Welland Park on Sunday   Pic: Darren Woodiwiss

The flooding in Welland Park forced the cancellation of yesterday’s first Parkrun event of 2024.

Emergency services are urging people not to attempt to drive through flood water after crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service we called to several incidents to rescue occupants of stranded vehicles.

Flooding in Welland Park  on Sunday Pic: Darren Woodiwiss

Flooding in Welland Park on Sunday Pic: Darren Woodiwiss