Flood Alert Info - River Idle in Nottinghamshire
Area Description
River Idle and tributaries from West Drayton to the confluence with the River Trent.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 07:32
River Idle
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please 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 18:00 today, 04/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 16:54
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please 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 09:00 tomorrow, 04/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 09:06
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 05/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please 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 18:00 this evening, 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 16:46
River Idle
River levels are still rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible today, 2/10/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 04/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please 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 09:00 on 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:54
River Idle
" River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues to be possible today, 2/10/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday on 04/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please 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 17:00 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 09:06
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from late morning today, 01/10/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday on 03/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please 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 09:00 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:19
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 01/10/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday on 03/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please 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 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 08:00
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 25/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated daily at 08:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 08:21
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall and Mattersey river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday, 25/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated daily at 08:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 17:32
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 22/05/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please 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 08:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 16:42
River Idle
River levels are high but falling at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 on the 01/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on the 01/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 15:41
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11:00 on the 30/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on the 30/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 13:28
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin 14:00 today, 28/04/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 29/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 07:20
River Idle
River levels are high but falling at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 17:37
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 05:31
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 23/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:22
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 and tomorrow morning, 23/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:09
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 16:00 and 18:00 today, 22/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 22:00 tonight, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:44
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until tomorrow, 11/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow 11/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:24
River Idle
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area, Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rain is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 tomorrow evening, 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:50
River Idle
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area, Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rain is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 tomorrow evening, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 21:39
River Idle
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area, Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rain is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 17:30
River Idle
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area, Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rain is forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by the morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:46
River Idle
River levels remain high but are steadily falling at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area, Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by this evening, 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:53
River Idle
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Mattersey river gauge, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:46
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:00 this evening, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:14
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:26
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 22:00 tonight, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:57
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:37
River Idle
River levels are rising as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are expected to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 09:55
River Idle
River levels remain high as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and there is a possibility river levels may rise in response to any heavier bursts of rain that occur. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow morning, 02/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:41
River Idle
River levels remain high as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains over the next few days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and there is a possibility river levels may rise in response to any heavier bursts of rain that occur.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 01/01/24
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 18:33
River Idle
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, mostly light but with a potentially heavier band of rain passing over the area from 19:30 to 22:30 hours tonight, 30/12/23. We expect river levels to respond to any heavier bursts of rain that occur.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow, 31/12/23. "
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 10:45
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout today, 30/12/23, with a heavier band of rain passing through from 18:00 until midnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 22:14
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is expected from 07:00 to 09:30 tomorrow morning, 30/12/2023, followed by a potentially heavier band of rain from 19:00 tomorrow evening, 30/12/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 19:23
River Idle
"River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Generally dry night, with a band of mainly light rain from the west passing through between 07:00 to 09:30 tomorrow morning followed by a potentially heavier band of rain from 19:00 tomorrow evening. We expect river levels to respond to any heavier bursts of rain that occur.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10am tomorrow morning"
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 10:56
River Idle
"River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
The forecast is mainly dry for the next 24 hours with only occasional light showers. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening"
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 01:23
River Idle
River levels are still high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours other than the occasional isolated light shower. However, we still expect river levels to remain high for the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 18:18
River Idle
"River levels are rising steadily at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:30 today, 28/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours other than the occasional isolated light shower. However, we still expect river levels to continue to rise over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning"
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:11
River Idle
"River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, 28/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further intermittent light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours, occasionally heavy in places. Thereafter, mostly dry through the evening and tonight. We expect river levels to continue to rise over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated "
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 17:54
River Idle
"River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 06:00, 28/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further intermittent bands of rain are forecast through the night, mostly light rain but occasionally heavy in places. We expect river levels to continue to rise for the next 12 - 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated before 10am, 28/12/23"
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 19:23
River Idle
River levels are falling slowly but remain high at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently the risk of flooding to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmland in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 14/12/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:40
River Idle
River levels are steady at the Ordsall river gauge but the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmland in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 13/12/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 19:45
River Idle
River levels are steady at the Ordsall river gauge but the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmland in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels have peaked, but we expect a small rise in river levels overnight into Wednesday, 13/12/23 and then remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 11:31
River Idle
River levels are falling at the Ordsall river gauge but the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmland in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 12/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 20:06
River Idle
A flood alert has been issued. River levels remain high but falling at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:10
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 19:00, 11/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:09
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 08:00, tomorrow, 11/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:00
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 20:00, this evening, 10/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 18:36
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 10/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 05:38
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 09/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 20:05
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:26
River Idle
River levels remain high and are may rise further at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 21:30 this evening, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:12
River Idle
River levels remain high and are likely to raise further at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 09:50
River Idle
River levels remain high and are likely to raise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to be high until Saturday 10/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated around 20:00, 07/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 16:34
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall and Mattersey river gauges as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. The A631 and roads in the Bawtry viaduct area. Mission West and East areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 09:14
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:26
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:26
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 11:00 today, 05/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high for several days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 15:50
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 01:00 tomorrow, 05/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the few days. We expect river levels to rise until 12:00 on 06/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 21:27
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00, 28/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 12:23
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 23:00, 27/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 18:52
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00, 27/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 06:25
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 18:00 26/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 19:23
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 26/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 12:10
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 25/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 11:20
River Idle
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Ordsall gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast today, 24/10/2023.
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.
This message will be updated this evening 24/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 17:36
River Idle
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Ordsall gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rain is expected tomorrow (24/10/23), with showers expected on Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week.
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.
This message will be updated by 05:00 on 24/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 05:13
River Idle
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until 24/10/2023. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 24/10/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 15:42
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Mattersey and Ordsall river gauges as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are expected to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:44
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Mattersey and ordsall river gauges as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas, Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and river levels are expected to remain high over this weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 08:18
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Mattersey river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A631, roads in the Bawtry Viaduct area and Mission West and East areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 23/10/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by this evening, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 18:23
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge. as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 07:50
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from late morning, 22/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 17:16
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tonight, 21/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2021 09:42
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 23/05/21. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 12:07
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between today, 22/05/21 and tomorrow, 23/05/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 23/05/21. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2021 07:41
River Idle
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 08:50
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 08:53
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 09:58
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 09:46
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 08:45
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 09:50
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 09:47
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:14
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:58
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 22:30 and 23:00 today, 02/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:25
River Idle
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. River levels have peaked and are falling, with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 10:11
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 17:48
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 30/01/21. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:13
River Idle
River levels continue to rise at the Ordsall river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 30/01/21. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 17:35
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 20:00 and 23:00 today, 28/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 29/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:41
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 12:00 and 17:00 today, 28/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday 30/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 09:38
River Idle
River levels are high but falling at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 25/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 09:25
River Idle
River levels are high but falling at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:38
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 02:27
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 03:04
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 02:16
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 01:53
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rain is expected on Monday 18/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 02:43
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rain is expected today, 16/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:53
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 16/01/21. A drier day is forecast today, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:50
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 15/01/21. A drier day is forecast tomorrow, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 10:44
River Idle
"River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 16:00 today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days and into the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 08:03
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further rainfall is expected.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 30/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 15:58
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further heavy rainfall is expected.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 29/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/12/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 14:20
River Idle
River levels are increasing at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 28/12/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 08:52
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast tonight, 26/12/2020.
We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 08:01
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 18:08
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 08:54
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
No further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 24/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 18:57
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 23:00 and 00:00 tonight, 23/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:55
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 21:03
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight, 28/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 18:50
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight, 28/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 10:47
River Idle
River levels are falling, but are due to rise again overnight at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from midnight tonight, 26/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rain is expected over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later this afternoon, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 02:40
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later this morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 00:40
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later this morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes..
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 16:53
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:29
River Idle
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 25/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 20:44
River Idle
River levels remain high at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:49
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 00:56
River Idle
River levels remain high but are falling at the Ordsall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday (19/02/2020) and Thursday (20/02/2020). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this morning, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:36
River Idle
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:42
River Idle
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas
Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 04:24
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:29
River Idle
River levels are high but steady at Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:28
River Idle
River levels are high and wil remain steady at Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:44
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:18
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:55
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
The heaviest rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, and we expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 07:49
River Idle
River levels remain high but steady at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later today, 11/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:40
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 11/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:14
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible on Monday, 10/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 11/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:55
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of Monday morning, 10/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday morning, 11/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 19:35
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 16:28
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and into tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 08:27
River Idle
River levels have risen at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and into tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 18:22
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible early hours tomorrow morning and throughout the day, 27/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Heavy rainfall is forecast early hour’s tomorrow morning. We expect river levels to begin to rise tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 17:39
River Idle
River levels are rising at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of today’s rainfall on an already saturated catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and into tomorrow, 24/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further significant rainfall is forecasted to occur within the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning on 24/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2019 09:58
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and into tomorrow, 23/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to gradually rise today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 23/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2019 15:57
River Idle
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ordsall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between early hours tomorrow, 23/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas.
Heavy rainfall is forecast tonight and tomorrow. We expect river levels to rise gradually over night and into tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/11/2019, or as the situation changes.