On Air Now Phil & Victoria 10:00am - 2:00pm
Now Playing Kool And The Gang Celebration

Flood Alert issued for Newark & villages

Friday, 8 November 2019 14:09

Wellies may be required!

The Environment Agency have this afternoon (Friday 8th November 2019) issued a Flood Alert for the Newark and surrounding area.

This covers the town centre near to Tolney Lane and the A46, and along the River Trent through Collingham, Sutton on Trent, Kelham, Muskham Farndon, Rolleston, Bleasby and Thurgarton.

The Flood Alert means flooding of roads and farmland is possible today and into tomorrow.

 Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including communities near to the River Trent, the Queens Drive Park and Ride and Stoke Lane at Stoke Bardolph, the Caythorpe to Hoveringham, and cellars of low-lying properties at Cavendish Bridge. We expect river levels to rise and remain elevated for at least 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Environment Agency staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.

Advice for authorities is not to drive through flood water and stay away from low lying footpaths near water.

More updates are provided here on our blog

Share

More from Local News

  • Murder Investigation Launched

    A male was found behind the wheel of a car

  • United against mindless acts of vandalism at Sherwood Avenue Play Park

    A statement from Councillor Barbara Corrigan, Mayor of Newark Town Council “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by horrific acts of vandalism at Sherwood Avenue Park over the weekend. This cherished community space, which has seen significant investment and care, was defaced with offensive graffiti, equipment has been ripped out of the ground entirely and horse manure was left in the park.

  • Could you be a blood donor?

    The NHS Blood and Transplant Service are calling on local people to help fill available blood donation appointments at their Nottingham Donor Centre over coming days and weeks to help boost their blood stock levels.

  • Radio Newark on DAB Digital Radio.

    DAB deal signals massive expansion in Radio Newark’s reach. Radio Newark's potential audience reach is set to expand dramatically after the community station’s board of directors accepted an offer to have its output relayed by Nottingham DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting).