Flood Alert Issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire. This alert, designated with a severity level of 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared for changing conditions.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying agricultural land and roads in the following specific locations:

• Mansfield
• Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone
• Edwinstowe
• Ollerton
• Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge
• West Drayton

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warning zone are advised to take the following safety measures:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local river levels and weather updates.
• Take care near riverbanks and low-lying roads.

Expected Conditions

Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the Whitewater Bridge Gauge are expected to continue rising until approximately 16:00 on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to the current weather patterns.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the morning of February 28, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.