Flood Alert Issued for River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Trent and River Idle. High river levels have been recorded, creating a possibility of flooding today, February 19, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough, spanning parts of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Specific areas identified as most at risk include:

• Church Laneham to Rampton Road
• Lea Marsh, Gainsborough, and Morton
• East and West Stockwith
• Trent Wharfage and Gainsborough Railway Bridge

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Torksey Gauge and Gainsborough Gauge are expected to remain high following the high tide on the morning of February 19, 2026. Additionally, light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may impact river levels.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 08:46 on February 19, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 17:00 on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.