Flood Alert Issued for River Idle Affecting Nottinghamshire and Doncaster
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Idle, warning of high water levels affecting low-lying land and roads in Nottinghamshire, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Idle in Nottinghamshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to sustained high river levels in the East Midlands area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions including Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. Specific areas identified as most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall and farmlands located in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain elevated.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high across the affected area. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may impact the rate at which water levels recede. High levels at the Ordsall Gauge are expected to persist.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:20 AM on March 2, 2026. River levels at the Ordsall Gauge are expected to remain high until March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 5:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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