Flood alert issued for River Maun

Low-lying land and roads in the Ollerton area could flood following heavy rain this morning.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Maun which means flooding is possible.

The agency said: "Due to heavy rainfall, levels on the River Maun at the Mansfield The Dykes river gauge are rising.

"As a result, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, starting imminently.

"Flooding of low-lying agricultural land and roads is possible at Mansfield, The Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton.

"Further rainfall is expected for this morning.

"Our operational teams are in the area checking defences."