Flooding After Heavy Rain Across Harborough

There is flooding in parts of Harborough after the area was battered by heavy rain.

A Flood Alert remains in place for the River Welland and River Jordan, with many low-lying areas and roads close to the rivers affected.

Pathways in Market Harborough’s Welland Park are underwater after the River Welland burst its banks in places.

Flooding in Welland Park this morning. Pic: Tom Bushell

Flooding in Welland Park this morning. Pic: Tom Bushell

The level of the river remains high through the town and peaked at 6.30am today, but has now started to recede.

There is flooding on roads in Lubenham and under the railway bridge on the B6047 near East Langton, with reports some vehicles were stranded this morning.

Flooding in Welland Park this morning. Pic: Tom Bushell

The Environment Agency’s Flood Alert covers the River Welland through Market Harborough and the River Jordan from Braybrooke, through Little Bowden to the town.

Flooding in Welland Park this morning. Pic: Tom Bushell