Flood Alert for River Maun in Nottinghamshire

Source: Environment Agency · Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on August 25, 2026, 2 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A flood alert has been issued for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire due to forecast high river levels and heavy rainfall starting 26 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Issued
August 25, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 2 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

Alert Details

Alert Type: Flood alert (severity level 3) Issued by: Environment Agency Effective: Issued 25 August 2026 at 16:19; flooding possible on 26 August 2026

Affected Areas

River Maun in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge, and West Drayton.

What You Should Do

Avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels may lead to flooding. Heavy rainfall is expected from the early hours of 26 August 2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on 27 August 2026, followed by lighter persistent rainfall on 28 August 2026. River levels are likely to rise rapidly.

Timeline

The alert was raised on 25 August 2026 at 16:19 and will be updated by 9:00 AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire due to forecast high river levels and heavy rainfall starting 26 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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