Alertes Mansfield

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Flooding is expected on 27 August 2026 . Flooding may affect properties at Hangingbridge Village, Clifton Bridge area and Mayfield Terrace, West View and South View in Mayfield. We are closely monitoring the situation . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes. Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/033FWF3DOVE002 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quickdial code 308072.

While many areas will miss the heaviest downpours, heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during Friday afternoon and evening. The focus of showers and thunderstorms over will be northern England and much of Wales during the early afternoon before extending over central and eastern England through the afternoon. Thunderstorms will bring 10-20 mm of rain in a short period in a few places with 30-40 mm possible should anywhere see repeated downpours. Lightning and hail will be additional hazards in a few locations. Heavy showers and thunderstorms will gradually ease during Friday evening. For further details see weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area, move to lower ground. Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.