Flood Warning Issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire
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A flood warning is in effect for the River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton, with flooding expected from 15:00 on 27 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning (severity level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Maun. The alert was raised at 11:45 on 27 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers areas along the River Maun in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Areas most at risk include Old Rufford Road, with Edwinstowe and Ollerton also at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding due to heavy rainfall forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels at Mansfield The Dykes Gauge are rising rapidly.
Timeline
Flooding is expected from 15:00 on 27 August 2026 onwards. The message will be updated by 7:45PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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