A flood warning was issued for parts of Nottinghamshire this evening (November 17). The Environment Agency says Haughton, Milton and West Drayton were most at risk of flooding.
It says this is due to 'persistent heavy rainfall'. And water levels around the River Maun look set to continue to rise, with further rainfall forecast.
The situation will be monitored overnight. It comes as a number of flood warnings, the second most severe, have been issued across England.
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The warning states: "River levels have risen at the Whitewater Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible to begin between 8pm and 9pm today.
"Areas most at risk are Haughton, Milton and West Drayton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next two hours.
"We expect river levels to rise until 10pm tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please consult your flood plan and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety."
What to do if you live in a flood warning area?
Anyone living in an area covered by a flood warning is urged to:
- move vehicles to higher ground if it’s safe to do so
- move family and pets to safety
- move important items upstairs or to a safe place in your property, starting with cherished items and valuables, then furniture and furnishings
- turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if it’s safe to do so; never touch an electrical switch if you’re standing in water
- if you have property protection products such as flood barriers, or air brick covers, use them now
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