Flood alert issued for Mansfield, Clipstone, Edwinstowe and Ollerton

The alert – which means that flooding is possible, comes as levels are forecast to remain high at the Whitewater Bridge river gauge on the River Maun after Storm Babet.

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 rain is expected today (Tuesday) with showers expected on Wednesday and Thursday. The EA expects river levels to remain high throughout the week.

They added: “We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.

“Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water.”