Flood Alert Issued for River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
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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 in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire due to high river levels and forecast rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands (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 East Midlands (Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire).
Alert Details
An official Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough. The alert was officially raised at 4:59 PM on February 15, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the East Midlands region, specifically impacting parts of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The Environment Agency identifies the River Trent and River Idle as the primary watercourses involved. Areas most at risk of flooding include the stretch from Church Laneham to Rampton Road.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and advises the public to stay informed as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Torksey Gauge are currently reported as high but steady. However, further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may lead to continued flooding risks. High river levels are expected to persist throughout the upcoming week.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. High water levels are anticipated to remain through the week of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency has scheduled a formal update for this message by 09:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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