Flood Alert Issued for Nottinghamshire River Trent Tributaries

Source: Environment Agency · Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

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Flooding is possible this morning and afternoon on 27 August 2026 in low-lying areas around River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire.

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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 Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire (flood_area_id: 034WAF429). Severity level 3. Message raised at 2026-08-27T07:43:42.

Affected Areas

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands. Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck, Fairham Brook, Woodborough Brook and Ouse Dyke.

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 at Lowdham Gauge may rise rapidly. Low rainfall totals are forecast for Friday, 28/08/2026.

Timeline

Alert effective this morning and afternoon on 27 August 2026. 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?
Flooding is possible this morning and afternoon on 27 August 2026 in low-lying areas around River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire.
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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