Flood Warning Issued for River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
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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 warns of rising river levels on the River Maun, with flooding expected to affect Old Rufford Road, Edwinstowe, and Ollerton through March 13.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Nottinghamshire, 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 Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton. This level 2 severity alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific geographic regions within Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands. Areas most at risk include Old Rufford Road, with the communities of Edwinstowe and Ollerton also identified as being at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Activate any flood protection products you may have installed.
- Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to a safe location to prevent damage.
- Monitor local river levels and weather updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Mansfield The Dykes Gauge are rising rapidly due to the specific nature of the catchment area. Rainfall is forecast to continue into the early hours of tomorrow, March 13, 2026, which is expected to maintain or increase the flood risk.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:14 PM on March 12, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur throughout the night. The Environment Agency will monitor the situation and expects to provide an update by 9:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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