On Monday evening, a severe flood warning was issued by the Environment Agency for a stretch of the River Soar in Barrow upon Soar. It said rising levels at the Pillings Lock posed a risk to properties at a nearby marina and caravan park. Earlier the fire service said 59 members of the public had been rescued so far.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue teams have declared a major incident in the county after widespread flooding in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire and Lincolnshire have both declared major incidents following the extreme weather which has triggered dozens of flood warnings, including one ranked as a danger to life.

A major flooding incident has been declared in Leicestershire with residents advised to avoid non-essential travel.