Large Tree Falls Across River In Market Harborough

A large tree has fallen into the River Welland in Market Harborough.

It toppled from the bank of the river adjacent to St Mary’s Place during heavy rainfall over the weekend.

The tree fell into the river

Harborough District Council say as the tree was on private land at the back of flats, it will be the landowner’s responsibility to deal with the matter.

A Flood Alert remains in place for the Rivers Welland and Jordan in the Market Harborough and Little Bowden areas.

There was flooding in a number of places yesterday, including Welland Park and the car park opposite the railway station, off Rockingham Road.

Flooding in Welland Park
Pic: Isla Roland

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Forecasts indicate further unsettled weather and rainfall is possible from Wednesday 21st February onwards, and we expect rivers to remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses is possible close to rivers.

“Our forecasts indicate that flooding inside properties isn’t likely and therefore flood warnings are not expected to be issued.”