Flood Alert Issued for River Trent Affecting Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Trent in Nottinghamshire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised on the morning of February 15, 2026, due to sustained high river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers a broad region within the East Midlands, including the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, as well as the city of Nottingham. Specific areas identified as being at risk include:

• Low-lying agricultural land and roads near the River Trent.
• Queens Drive Park and Ride.
• Stoke Lane at Stoke Bardolph.
• Caythorpe road and Hoveringham road.
• Cellars of low-lying properties at Cavendish Bridge.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Residents in low-lying properties, particularly those with cellars at Cavendish Bridge, should remain vigilant as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are currently being recorded at the Shardlow and Colwick gauges. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which is expected to keep river levels elevated across the region.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 09:06 on February 15, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until at least Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 18:00 on February 15, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.