Flood Alert Issued for River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
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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 Trent and River Idle, warning of potential flooding in areas between Church Laneham and Gainsborough due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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