Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Nottinghamshire and East Midlands Regions
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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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A flood alert has been issued for the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, with rising river levels expected to impact roads, agricultural land, and low-lying properties through March 1.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Trent in Nottinghamshire. This level 3 alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels following recent rainfall. The alert was officially raised at 5:11 PM on February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. Specific locations identified as most 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 take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Exercise caution near riverbanks and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Consequently, river levels at the Colwick Gauge are expected to continue rising until March 1, 2026. The primary hazards involve the inundation of roads, agricultural fields, and potential flooding of low-lying property cellars.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 28, 2026. River levels are projected to rise through the early hours of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and plans to provide an update by 9:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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