Flood Alert Issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire as Water Levels Rise

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 in the region due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the East Midlands, specifically focusing on the River Maun in Nottinghamshire. Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield. Specific locations identified by the Environment Agency include:

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

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation as river levels change.

Expected Conditions

Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which is expected to cause river levels to rise. Specifically, river levels at the Whitewater Bridge Gauge are predicted to begin rising at 17:00 on February 26, 2026. Flooding is possible starting from the early hours of February 27, 2026.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 16:15 on February 26, 2026. The Environment Agency expects the threat of flooding to begin in the early hours of February 27. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 10:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.