Flood Warning Issued for River Trent at Girton Affecting Lincolnshire 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 Trent at Girton, citing high river levels that may lead to flooding on High Street, West Lane, and Gainsborough Road.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Midlands (Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire)
- 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 (Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire).
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Trent at Girton. This alert indicates that flooding is expected due to high river levels and drainage complications.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region, including parts of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. According to the Environment Agency, the areas most at risk of flooding are properties located at:
- High Street
- West Lane
- Gainsborough Road
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be hazardous.
- Take care when traveling near the River Trent, River Fleet, or Mill Dam Dyke.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Trent are currently obstructing drainage from the River Fleet and Mill Dam Dyke, which may lead to flooding in the specified areas. While river levels at the Torksey Gauge are currently reported as high but steady, further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 13:07 on February 15, 2026. Officials expect river levels on the River Trent to remain high throughout the week. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 16:00 on February 15, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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