Flood Alert for River Maun in Nottinghamshire

Source: Environment Agency · Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

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A flood alert has been issued for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire, with flooding possible this morning and afternoon on 27 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
Issued
August 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the River Maun. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 07:55 on 27 August 2026.

Affected Areas

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

What You Should Do

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over timing and locations. River levels may rise rapidly. Low rainfall totals are forecast throughout Friday, 28 August 2026.

Timeline

Flooding is possible this morning and this afternoon on 27 August 2026. The message will be updated by 20:00 on 27 August 2026, or as the situation changes.

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, with flooding possible this morning and afternoon on 27 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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