Flood Alert Issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire as Water Levels Remain High
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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 Maun in Nottinghamshire, warning of potential flooding in Mansfield, Edwinstowe, and Ollerton.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Nottinghamshire, 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, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as high river levels persist in the East Midlands region.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Maun. Specific locations identified as being most at risk include:
- 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 affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
- Stay prepared for potential travel disruptions on local roads near the river.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed across the catchment. While data from the Whitewater Bridge Gauge indicates that river levels are beginning to fall, they remain significantly high. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation to track further developments.
Timeline
The possibility of flooding began on February 28, 2026. This alert was officially raised at 8:01 AM on March 1, 2026. Officials expect to provide a formal update by 17:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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