Nottinghamshire flooding live updates as roads closed and Radcliffe on Trent static park evacuated

This drone footage shows the extent of flooding at a popular football centre.

This is the scene at Powerleague Nottingham near the River Trent.

Video courtesy: James Richo

The East Midlands branch of the National Highways has confirmed that the A1 is now open northbound, however, a lane 1 closure remains in place. A statements reads: “The A1 is now open northbound between the A57 A638 Markham Moor Gamston & the A57 A614 Worksop following earlier flooding near Elkesley.

“A lane 1 closure remains in place until the water has completely receded. There are no delays in the area.”

Firefighters have arrived to evacuate a caravan park in a Nottinghamshire village, witnesses have said. People living at Radcliffe Park off Cliff Road in Radcliffe on Trent are being helped to leave their properties on Thursday (January 4) morning.

The caravans are situated beside the River Trent. A family friend of one of the residents said they had been “encircled” by water.

“All the electrics have gone and all the residents are stuck as they’ve been encircled by the water,” they said. “There are a lots of OAPs and more than 10-15 caravans there.

“They were told to be prepared to evacuated this morning.” Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

Tomorrow will be cloudy with some sunny spells,with coastal showers spreading inland through the afternoon. There will be light winds and feeling rather cool. The maximum temperature will be 7C.

NCT has just announced Vale Road is closed due to excessive surface water. Its Red 44/A services are diverting via Colwick Loop Road and Private Rd No 1 in both directions.

Pictures and videos show Powerleague Nottingham, located on Thane Road, almost completely submerged. A statement posted on Facebook last night (January 3) reads: “Due to the impact of Storm Henk, Powerleague Nottingham has been significantly affected by flooding and is currently closed.

“Therefore, all bookings scheduled for tonight and tomorrow are regrettably cancelled. For those with bookings beyond tomorrow, please stay in touch with us.

“We will provide updates as we assess the situation. For any queries regarding your booking or for more information, please do not hesitate to contact the club directly.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding as we work towards resolving this issue. Stay tuned for further updates. Thank you for your cooperation and support.”

River Trent is expected to peak in Nottinghamshire around now, as the Environment Agency has previosuly confirmed water levels will be at their highest at around 10am. The River Trent at Colwick was at around 5.27m as of 7.30am this morning (January 4).

This video from Miriam Lawley shows the extent of flooding.

This is the flooded Attenborough Nature Centre car park this morning (Thursday, January 4).

The reserve has warned people not to attempt to visit the site.

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced Holme Pierrepont Country Park has also been flooded. A statement reads: “Due to adverse weather conditions the following areas on site are closed until further notice:

• The Country Park.
• The Regatta Lake including the path surrounding.
• The White Water Course and paths situated near the course.

“The Main Lakeside building Car Park and Gym will remain open.”

Trent Barton bus services are also affected due to flooding. These include my15, i4, and the Skylink Express.

See the full list of stops that cannot be served below.

Large parts of Colwick Country Park are also under deep water. Nottingham Parks has advised people not to visit the park today on X.

The statement reads: “Large parts of the park are under deep water. We advise not to visit the park today.”

People have been warned not to visit the Attenborough Nature Reserve due to severe flooding. A video poste by the Reserve on X shows torrents of water running through the car park.

A spokesperson said: “Please do not attempt to visit Attenborough Nature Reserve by car or by foot for your safety!”

Nottinghamshire County Council has released a full list of road closures. It added that drivers should always observe closure signs, as some of these may have reopened in the meantime.

• A6097 Gunthorpe Bridge, between A46 and A612

• Main St, Junction Moor Lane, Zouch

• Nursery Close, Collingham
• Remembrance Way, Radcliffe on Soar Power Station Underpass
• Churchgate, Colston Basset
• Main Street / Park Lane, Sutton Bonnington
• Stoke Lane, Burton Joyce
• Ton Lane East, Lowdham
• The Priors, Lowdham
• Station Road, Lowdham
• Main Street, Lowdham
• Nottingham Road, Southwell
• Lingwood Lane, Woodborough
• Main Street, Lambley
• Hoveringham Road, Caythorpe / Hoveringham
• A617 at Kelham
• Manor Road, Shelford
• Cropwell Bishop Road, Tithby
• A52 at Nottingham Knight
• B6304 Carburton crossroads onto lime tree avenue
• Trent side Gunthorpe bridge down to public house road
• Goosemoor Lane, Ordsall
• Station Road, Sutton Bonnington
• Moor Road, Bestwood Village Road

The A1 northbound is now back open after previously being closed due to flooding. Traffic aggregator website Inrix states: “Slow traffic due to earlier flooding on the A1 Northbound from the A638 turn off (Markham Moor) to the A57 turn off (Worksop).

“All lanes have been re-opened. Approach with care.”

Nottingham City Transport has confirmed that there are delays on the South Notts 1 service due to the length of the diversion route through Hoton and Cotes and associated congestion. Due to flooding in Wilford Lane, the Navy 1, 3, and 3A are also diverting via Ruddington Lane, Landmere Lane, and Compton Acres in both directions.

Despite some early showers in the morning, forecasters at the Met Office have said that these will soon ease ‘to see a good deal of sunshine in the morning before cloud spreads north through the afternoon’. There will also be light winds, with a maximum temperature 7C.

The following roads are closed this morning due to flooding:

There are 22 flood alerts in place across Nottinghamshire this morning, meaning flooding in those areas is ‘possible’ and people should ‘be prepared. These are:

1. Fossdyke Canal
2. Lower Derwent in Derbyshire
3. Lower River Don catchment
4. Lower River Rother
5. Lower River Soar in Leicestershire
6. River Devon and Smite in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
7. River Eau in Scotter
8. River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
9. River Erewash Tributaries in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
10. River Idle in Nottinghamshire
11. River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire
12. River Maun in Nottinghamshire
13. River Meden in Nottinghamshire
14. River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough
15. River Trent in Derbyshire
16. River Trent in Nottinghamshire
17. River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire
18. River Wreake in Leicestershire
19. Ryton Oldcotes catchment
20. The River Till
21. Witham in North Kesteven
22. Witham in South Kesteven

There are 40 flood warnings in place across the county this morning, meaning flooding is ‘expected’ and people should ‘act now’. The flood warnings are:

1. River Derwent at Ambaston Lane
2. River Derwent at Church Wilne and Wilne Lane
3. River Idle at West Retford and Ordsall
4. River Maun at Haughton, Milton and West Drayton
5. River Ryton at Scrooby including Serlby
6. River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors
7. River Soar at Moor Lane in Normanton on Soar and Hathern Sports Ground
8. River Soar at Ratcliffe on Soar
9. River Soar at Redhill and Kegworth Bridge
10. River Soar at Zouch Island
11. River Trent at Attenborough Nature Reserve
12. River Trent at Beeston Lock and Marina
13. River Trent at Carlton on Trent including Beck Cottage
14. River Trent at Castle Donington around Kings Mill
15. River Trent at Cavendish Bridge
16. River Trent at Caythorpe
17. River Trent at Collingham
18. River Trent at Farndon riverside properties including Dorner Avenue and Wyke and Marsh Lane
19. River Trent at Fiskerton Mill including Rolleston Fields, Gorse and Nurseries
20. River Trent at Gibsmere and Gipsy Lane at Bleasby
21. River Trent at Girton
22. River Trent at Gunthorpe including the A6097
23. River Trent at Holme
24. River Trent at Holme Pierrepont
25. River Trent at Holme Pierrepont for the National Watersports Centre
26. River Trent at Hoveringham
27. River Trent at Lenton for Nottingham Park and Ride Site at Queens Drive
28. River Trent at Newark for riverside properties
29. River Trent at Newark Sugar Factory and Kelham Bridge
30. River Trent at Newark Tolney Lane and Riverside Marinas
31. River Trent at North Muskham
32. River Trent at Radcliffe on Trent Caravan Park
33. River Trent at Sawley Marina, including Sawley Lock
34. River Trent at Shelford for Shelford Manor and The Holmes
35. River Trent at Stoke Bardolph
36. River Trent at Swarkestone
37. River Trent at Thrumpton including Barton Ferry
38. River Trent at Trentlock
39. River Wreake at Melton Mowbray
40. Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road

Gunthorpe Bridge on the River Trent is now closed due to rising water levels. A statement from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service reads: “Due to rising waters on the River Trent, Gunthorpe Bridge is currently closed.

“Please plan your routes accordingly, be careful on the roads and never drive through flood water!”

River levels are expected to peak in Nottinghamshire today.

The Environment Agency says the River Trent is expected to peak at around 10am.

The River Trent at Colwick was at around 5.27m as of 7.30am this morning (January 4).

Wilford Lane is now closed, with tram service suspended between Wilford Lane and Southchurch Drive due to excess surface water at Wilford. A statement from Nottingham Travelwise on X (previously Twitter) reads: “Wilford Lane is closed at the tram crossing between Ruddington Lane and Compton Acres due to surface water flooding.

“Emergency services are on scene assisting with the diversion in place. Please take extra care if you are travelling through the area.”

A NET Tram spokesperson added: “We still have no service between Wilford Lane and Southchurch Drive, this is due to excess surface water at Wilford. A shuttle tram is running between Clifton South and Southchurch Drive.

“NCT Navy Line buses are accepting our tickets.”