Flood Alert Issued for River Idle Affecting Nottinghamshire, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 rising water levels that may impact roads and agricultural land through March 3, 2026.
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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, classified as severity level 3, was raised following observations of rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions including Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. Specific areas identified as being at high risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Notable locations mentioned include Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, as well as farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected today, which may result in the flooding of low-lying land. Light rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 24 hours. Data from the Ordsall Gauge indicates that river levels will remain high for several days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:05 AM on March 1, 2026. River levels at the Ordsall Gauge are expected to remain high until March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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