Three flood alerts remain across Nottinghamshire and neighbouring catchments at 3pm today, Saturday 29 August.
There are no active flood warnings.
The River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook alert was removed at 9.29am today, followed by the River Trent tributaries alert at 9.32am. The Environment Agency said the threat of flooding had passed, although standing water and debris could remain.
The Loughborough urban watercourses alert was removed at 4.09pm on Friday.
River Maun
The River Maun alert remains in place across Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Milton.
Levels at the Whitewater Bridge gauge have peaked, but forecast rain could cause them to rise again.
Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.
Lower River Soar
Forecast high river levels could cause flooding this weekend between Cossington and Redhill, where the River Soar meets the River Trent.
Low-lying agricultural land and roads are most at risk, including Slash Lane at Sileby and the road between Mountsorrel and Sileby. Further rain is forecast during the weekend.
Middle River Don
An alert is in place for the River Don between Kelham Island in Sheffield and Hexthorpe, including Bagley Dike.
The Environment Agency said uncertainty over rainfall totals meant flooding remained possible, with continued concern around Pastures Road.
The three alerts are due to be reviewed by 5pm today.
Current flood warnings
- None
Current flood alerts
- River Maun in Nottinghamshire
- Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
- Middle River Don catchment
Alerts removed since Friday afternoon
- Loughborough urban watercourses and River Soar tributaries
- River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
- River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
Friday 2 pm
Alerts covering the River Erewash, its tributaries and South Derbyshire tributaries were removed between 9.55am and 10.02am. The Environment Agency said there was no longer a threat of flooding in those areas, although standing water and debris may remain.
Alerts remain for three Nottinghamshire catchments: the River Maun; River Trent tributaries; and the River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook.
Levels on the River Maun remain a concern, with the Environment Agency saying the Whitewater Bridge gauge is likely to stay high until Saturday. Areas at risk include low-lying land and roads around Mansfield, Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.
Levels have fallen around the River Trent tributaries and the River Leen catchment, but standing water may remain on some roads, recreational areas and low-lying land.
Two alerts also remain around Loughborough and the Lower River Soar. River levels have peaked, but further heavy rain forecast this afternoon could cause them to rise again.
The remaining alerts are due to be reviewed by 5pm.
Current flood warnings
- None
Current flood alerts
- River Maun in Nottinghamshire
- River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
- River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
- Loughborough urban watercourses and River Soar tributaries
- Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
Alerts removed since this morning
- River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- River Erewash tributaries
- South Derbyshire tributaries
Friday 28 August 6 am update
Current flood warnings
- None
Current flood alerts
- River Maun in Nottinghamshire
- River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
- River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
- River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- River Erewash tributaries
- Loughborough urban watercourses and River Soar tributaries
- Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
- South Derbyshire tributaries
There are no active flood warnings. The warning issued yesterday for the River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton was removed at 6.43pm after the Environment Agency said there was no longer a threat of flooding.
Four alerts covering the Lower and Upper River Rother, River Doe Lea and Whiston Brook were also removed yesterday evening. Standing water and debris may remain in some areas despite the notices being withdrawn.
River Maun in Nottinghamshire
A lower-level flood alert remains in place for the River Maun, including Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Milton.
Low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton remain most at risk.
The Environment Agency said levels at the Whitewater Bridge gauge were expected to remain high until around 1pm today.
River Trent tributaries
An alert remains in place for Nottinghamshire tributaries including the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and Fairham Brook.
River levels have fallen, but flooding remains possible on low-lying agricultural land and roads.
River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
Flooding remains possible on low-lying recreational areas and roads around the River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook.
Locations identified as being at risk include the High School playing fields on Valley Road and low-lying land and roads around Tottle Brook.
River Erewash
An alert remains in force from Kirkby-in-Ashfield to the River Trent at Attenborough.
Areas most at risk include Pinxton and the Pinxton Wharf access road, Langley Mill, Ilkeston, Stapleford and the recreation area at Sandiacre.
River levels at the Pinxton gauge had fallen by yesterday evening, but the possibility of flooding remained.
River Erewash tributaries
A separate alert covers tributaries near the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border.
These include Golden Brook and Stream, Boundary Brook, Nut Brook, Bailey Brook, Beauvale Brook and Nether Green Brook.
Levels at the Trowell gauge had fallen, but low-lying land and roads could still be affected.
Loughborough watercourses
River levels have peaked and are falling, but an alert remains in place for Loughborough’s urban watercourses and local River Soar tributaries.
Low-lying land and roads around Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and the Belton Road industrial areas are among those at risk.
Lower River Soar
Flooding remains possible on low-lying land and roads alongside the Lower River Soar between Cossington and its confluence with the River Trent at Redhill.
Locations identified include Slash Lane at Sileby and the road between Mountsorrel and Sileby.
South Derbyshire tributaries
An alert remains in place for tributaries of the Rivers Derwent and Trent in South Derbyshire.
Watercourses covered include Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddesden Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook.
Levels had fallen by yesterday evening, but flooding remained possible on low-lying agricultural land and roads.
The Environment Agency is due to review most of the remaining alerts between 9am and 10am today.
Thurs 5 pm update: Flood warning issued for River Maun
A flood warning has been issued for the River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton as heavy rain continues across Nottinghamshire.
The warning means flooding is expected and residents should take action.
The Environment Agency said Old Rufford Road was most at risk, with Edwinstowe and Ollerton also affected. The warning area includes the junction of the A614 Mansfield Road and Ollerton Road.
River levels were expected to begin falling from around 4.15pm, but further rain and thunderstorms were forecast during the following six hours.
People are advised not to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. The warning was updated at 3.20pm and is due to be reviewed by 11pm.
Alert total rises to 11
The number of lower-level flood alerts covering Nottinghamshire and neighbouring catchments has increased from five at the 2pm check to 11.
New alerts include:
River Erewash
High river levels could cause flooding around Pinxton, including the Pinxton Wharf access road, as well as Langley Mill, Ilkeston, Stapleford and the recreation area at Sandiacre.
The Environment Agency said levels at the Pinxton gauge were rising rapidly.
River Erewash tributaries
A separate alert covers tributaries close to the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire border, including Golden Brook and Stream, Boundary Brook, Nut Brook, Bailey Brook, Beauvale Brook and Nether Green Brook.
Levels at the Trowell gauge were reported to be rising rapidly.
North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire catchments
Alerts have also been added for the Lower River Rother, Upper River Rother, River Doe Lea and Whiston Brook catchments.
These mainly cover areas north-west of Nottinghamshire, including the River Rother between Renishaw and Rotherham, the Chesterfield and Staveley area, and the River Doe Lea between Hardwick Hall and Staveley.
Low-lying land and roads near the rivers are most at risk.
The earlier alerts for the River Maun, River Trent tributaries, River Leen catchment, Loughborough watercourses and South Derbyshire tributaries also remain in place.
Current flood warnings 5 pm
- River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton
Current flood alerts 5 pm
- Loughborough urban watercourses and River Soar tributaries
- Lower River Rother
- River Doe Lea catchment
- River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- River Erewash tributaries
- River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
- River Maun in Nottinghamshire
- River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
- South Derbyshire tributaries
- Upper River Rother catchment
- Whiston Brook catchment
2pm update: Fifth flood alert added
Five flood alerts are now listed for Nottinghamshire and neighbouring catchments as heavy rain continues across the region.
The four alerts covering the River Maun, River Trent tributaries, River Leen catchment and Loughborough watercourses remain in place.
A further alert has been issued for tributaries in South Derbyshire, where river levels at the Belper Whitemoor Lane gauge were reported to be rising rapidly.
The Environment Agency said flooding was possible on low-lying agricultural land and roads around tributaries of the Rivers Derwent and Trent.
Watercourses covered include Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddesden Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook.
The South Derbyshire alert was issued at 10.05am and is due to be reviewed by 10pm.
There are currently no flood warnings in place on the Environment Agency’s Nottinghamshire list.
The alerts mean flooding is possible as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast. There are currently no higher-level flood warnings listed for the county.
River levels could rise rapidly in some catchments because of the uncertain location and intensity of the thunderstorms.
River Maun in Nottinghamshire
Flooding is possible this morning and afternoon around the River Maun.
Areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.
The wider alert area includes Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Milton.
The Environment Agency said river levels could rise rapidly because of the nature of the catchment. The alert was updated at 7.55am and is due to be reviewed by 8pm.
River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
An alert remains in place for tributaries of the River Trent, including the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and Fairham Brook.
Low-lying agricultural land and roads near the watercourses are most at risk.
Water levels at the Lowdham gauge could rise rapidly. The alert was updated at 7.43am and is due to be reviewed by 8pm.
River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
Flooding is possible this morning and afternoon on low-lying land, recreational areas and roads around the River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook.
Locations identified as being at risk include the High School playing fields on Valley Road and low-lying land and roads around Tottle Brook.
River levels could rise rapidly because of the nature of the catchment. The alert was updated at 7.40am and is due to be reviewed by 8pm.
Loughborough watercourses and River Soar tributaries
A flood alert also covers Loughborough’s urban watercourses and local tributaries of the River Soar.
Forecast high river levels could cause flooding today, particularly on low-lying agricultural land and roads around Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and the Belton Road industrial areas.
The alert covers Wood Brook, Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook.
The Environment Agency said there was a risk of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms until 10pm. The alert was updated at 8.46am and is due to be reviewed by 5pm.
Advice to residents
People are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and bridges near watercourses and monitor local weather and river conditions.
Wednesday 26 August
The alerts mean flooding is possible following forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain. There are currently no higher-level flood warnings in force.
The Environment Agency said the morning forecast had improved, but a risk of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms remained during the afternoon. Further heavy rain is forecast on Thursday, followed by lighter persistent rain on Friday.
River Maun in Nottinghamshire
Flooding is possible around the River Maun catchment.
Areas considered most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.
The wider alert area includes Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Milton.
The alert was updated at 9.31am today and is due to be reviewed by 5pm.
River Trent tributaries in Nottinghamshire
An alert covers tributaries of the River Trent, including the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and Fairham Brook.
Low-lying agricultural land and roads close to these watercourses are most at risk.
The Environment Agency said water levels at its Lowdham gauge could rise rapidly because of the nature of the catchment.
The alert was updated at 9.29am and is due to be reviewed by 5pm.
River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook
Flooding is possible on low-lying land, recreational areas and roads around the River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook.
Locations identified as being at risk include the High School playing fields on Valley Road and low-lying land and roads around Tottle Brook.
River levels at the Day Brook gauge may rise rapidly.
This alert was last updated at 4.15pm on Tuesday 25 August. It remains listed as active by the Environment Agency.
Loughborough watercourses and River Soar tributaries
A flood alert also covers Loughborough’s urban watercourses and local tributaries of the River Soar.
Flooding is possible from midday into the evening, particularly on low-lying agricultural land and roads.
Areas identified include Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and the Belton Road industrial areas. Watercourses covered include Wood Brook, Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook.
The alert was updated at 8.56am and is due to be reviewed by 5pm.
Advice to residents
The Environment Agency advises people to avoid low-lying footpaths and bridges close to watercourses and to monitor local water and weather conditions.