Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Counties

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Trent in Nottinghamshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as river levels remain high.

Affected Areas

The alert covers a broad geographic area including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. Specific locations identified as being 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

The Environment Agency advises the following safety precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Residents in low-lying areas, particularly those with cellars at Cavendish Bridge, should monitor local conditions.
• Stay informed by checking for updates from the Environment Agency.

Expected Conditions

River levels at the Shardlow and Colwick gauges are currently high and are expected to remain so throughout the day on 16 February 2026. Further rainfall is forecast for the region over the next 24 hours, which may exacerbate current conditions.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 08:59 AM on 16 February 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 17:00 PM on 16 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.