Flood Alert Issued for River Idle in Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Counties
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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 rising water levels and potential flooding in Nottinghamshire, Doncaster, and North Lincolnshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Nottinghamshire and 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 Nottinghamshire and East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Idle in Nottinghamshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Idle in Nottinghamshire, with impacts extending into Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. Areas identified as most at risk include low-lying agricultural land, playing fields, and local roads. Specific locations mentioned include Grove Lane and Blackstope Lane.
What You Should Do
Residents 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 and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Retford Grove Lane U/S sensor gauge are reported to be rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which is expected to contribute to the rising water levels throughout the day.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 2:24 PM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a status update by 9:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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