Flood Alert Issued for River Meden in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
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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 Meden, warning of rising water levels and potential flooding in areas including Warsop and Meden Vale.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, 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 Derbyshire, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Meden in the East Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 due to rising river levels observed this morning.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Specific areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Meden near:
- Warsop
- Church Warsop
- Meden Vale
- Budby
- Riverside footpaths around Pleasley
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.
- Stay away from riverside footpaths, particularly those located around Pleasley.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. According to the Environment Agency, river levels at the Mansfield Pleasley Gauge were expected to rise until approximately 09:00 on 28 February 2026. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as the water moves through the catchment.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 09:06 AM on 28 February 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on 28 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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