Flood Alert Issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire as Water Levels Remain High

Source: Environment Agency · Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Maun in Nottinghamshire, warning of potential flooding in Mansfield, Edwinstowe, and Ollerton.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.