Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Nottinghamshire and Surrounding Counties
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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, warning of high river levels and potential flooding across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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