Flood Alert for River Maun in Nottinghamshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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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