Woodborough on high alert with flood warning issued

The Environment Agency has informed residents in Woodborough to expect flooding as a result of further heavy rainfall expected today

A flood warning has this morning been issued for a village in Gedling borough where water levels are rising, with some residents told they will experience flooding.

The Environment Agency has informed residents in Woodborough to expect flooding as a result of further heavy rainfall expected today (22).

They say flooding of property is possible and will start at 10:00am.

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Areas most at risk are Woodborough including Main Street which is likely to be impassable, affecting access in and out of the village.

Flood-sign
Flooding is expected in Woodborough from 10am onwards

Flooding may also affect properties on Lingwood Lane, Smalls Croft and Westfield Lane.

An Environment Agency spokesman said: “Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise until this afternoon.

“We are closely monitoring the situation.

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“Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and follow advice from emergency services.”

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