‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts in place across Gedling borough following heavy rain

An update is expected at 12pm today

A flood alert is in place for Gedling borough communities near the River Trent – with ‘most at risk’.

Flooding is possible from this morning (December 19), said the Environment Agency.

They said ‘flooding was expected to continue’.

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The Agency said Stoke Bardolph was the community most likely to be affected by flooding going forward.

flooding Stoke Bardolph
PICTURED: Flooding in Stoke Bardolph back in early 2020

No further significant rainfall is forecast.

An EA spokesman said: “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.

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An update is expected from the Environment Agency at 12pm today (9) or unless the situation changes.

Levels will remain high throughout the weekend. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 

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