Flood warnings in place for the Mansfield area after Storm Dennis

Flooding is expected on the River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton.

An Environment agency spokesman said: “River levels have fallen at the Mansfield the Dykes river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing.

“Areas most at risk are Edwinstowe and Ollerton.

“Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours .

“Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please be aware flood alerts may still be in force.”

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It will be increasingly cloudy through the morning, with occasional showers. Cloud will then break to sunny spells by the afternoon, although further isolated blustery and heavy showers are then possible. These mainly in the west, with a chance of hail or isolated thunder. Maximum temperature 8°C.

It will stay windy overnight, although daytime showers generally easing for most. Clear spells will develop and it will and feeling rather cold. Further showers likely across the Peak District, with a chance of frost in sheltered spots. Minimum temperature 1°C.

People in parts of Nottinghamshire are being advised to take action as more than 30 flood warnings are in place.

A total of 31 warnings have been issued for Nottinghamshire after Storm Dennis caused widespread damage on Saturday (February 15) and into Sunday.

A flood warning means residents in affected areas should consider moving family, pets and cars to safety. It is one level above a flood alert, which means flooding is possible.