Winter weather and flooding information

Check your flood risk and sign up for flood alerts: Visit the government website to check your flood risk and sign up for flood alerts. Simply go to: www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk

Don’t risk driving through floodwater: Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service urge people not to drive through floodwater. You risk getting stuck and often roadside homes are flooded due to vehicles pushing water into people's properties.

Report flooded roads: You can report flooded roads to Nottinghamshire County Council who are the highways authority for the district. You can report a flooded road on the County Council website at Report a flooding or drainage problem | Nottinghamshire County Council. If you think lives may be in danger you should call 999 immediately.

Remember, floodwater is dangerous: Avoid walking or driving near or in floodwater as it increases the risk of drowning. Keep children away as there may be hidden dangers like sharp objects and pollution. Floodwater can contain sewage, chemicals, and animal waste, posing various health risks. Even six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and two feet can float your car.

Be wary of contaminated flood water: Flood water is likely to be contaminated, so wash your hands and do not enter flood water.

Do you need aqua-sacs?: We have distributed aqua-sacs to flood wardens across the district. Please contact your Parish Council who can advise your local flood warden if you are in need of aqua-sacs. Contact details for Parish Councils are available on our website at Parish-Council-List--(24.12.24).pdf

Road closures are reported on the National Highways website - Road closure report - National Highways. Please be aware that not all road closures will be listed as it is an evolving picture so if you see a road closure sign or flood water, we urge you not to drive through it.

Further information is available on our website at www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/flooding