Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Nottinghamshire and East Midlands

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Trent in Nottinghamshire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible throughout the day on February 17, 2026.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes portions of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire within the East Midlands. Specific areas at risk include:

• Low-lying agricultural land and roads near the River Trent.
• Communities near to 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 are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels fluctuate.

Expected Conditions

While river levels at the Colwick Gauge have peaked and are currently dropping, the risk of flooding remains. Minimal rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours; however, any additional rainfall could cause river levels to rise again.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 08:45 on February 17, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 20:00 today, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.