Flood Warning Issued for River Meden at Pleasley in Derbyshire and 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 has issued a flood warning for the River Meden at Pleasley, with flooding expected to impact properties on February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Meden at Pleasley. This alert indicates that flooding is expected starting the morning of February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the East Midlands region, specifically within the counties of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Areas identified as being at the highest risk include properties at Chesterfield Road North, Meden Square near Pleasley Springs, and Outgang Lane.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to start acting on their flood plans immediately if they have one. It is critical to avoid contact with flood water for safety.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Mansfield Pleasley Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment area. Rainfall is forecast to continue over the next 12 hours, contributing to the rising water levels. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 6:05 AM on February 28, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 2:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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