Flood alert for River Maun as Mansfield, Clipstone, Edwinstowe, and Ollerton at risk

River levels will continue to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.

Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.

Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours with river levels expected to remain high until September 25.

The Met Office has released an amber rain warning for today (September 23) with heavy rain expected to produce some flooding and travel disruption. Flood warnings are in place for the River Maun in the Mansfield area.placeholder image
The Met Office has released an amber rain warning for today (September 23) with heavy rain expected to produce some flooding and travel disruption. Flood warnings are in place for the River Maun in the Mansfield area.

According to government updates, the situation is being monitored.

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Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.

This message will be updated by 10am on September 24 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: River Maun in Nottinghamshire including Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Milton.

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