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Photographs of Newark, and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire after Storm Babet causes flooding




Advertiser reporter Rob Currell grabbed his camera and went for a walk around town to photograph the flood waters earlier today (Monday).

Several readers have also sent in photographs around the area depicting the aftermath of Storm Babet.

Here are some photographs from around the area, all photographs taken by Rob were snapped today, Monday, October 23.

Riverside Park, Newark. Image: Rob Currell.
Riverside Park, Newark. Image: Rob Currell.

The water levels of the Trent River have increased dramatically in the last few days.

Riverside Park has large parts of it covered in water and it looks a bit like a series of small lakes from up high.

The Riverside Park in Newark is looking like a series of lakes. Image: Rob Currell.
The Riverside Park in Newark is looking like a series of lakes. Image: Rob Currell.

The high water levels are further evident when the wharf and bridge are seen.

Newark and Sherwood District Council has advised people to avoid flooded areas if possible.

They have also advised that people do not ignore road closure signs or drive through flooded waters.

Water levels are very high. Image: Rob Currell.
Water levels are very high. Image: Rob Currell.
Riverside Park is flooded. Image: Rob Currell.
Riverside Park is flooded. Image: Rob Currell.
The wharf on the Trent near the Swan and Salmon Pub, Newark. Image: Rob Currell.
The wharf on the Trent near the Swan and Salmon Pub, Newark. Image: Rob Currell.

Some people were still seen to be enjoying the park despite the extra water.

People were still out making the most of Riverside Park. Image: Rob Currell.
People were still out making the most of Riverside Park. Image: Rob Currell.
A lot of water has come into the park from the river. Image: Rob Currell.
A lot of water has come into the park from the river. Image: Rob Currell.

The Sonning and other boats near the park were sitting very high in the water.

A boat on the River Trent near the castle. Image: Rob Currell.
A boat on the River Trent near the castle. Image: Rob Currell.
The Sonning is sitting high on the Trent. Image: Rob Currell.
The Sonning is sitting high on the Trent. Image: Rob Currell.

Access to the river on the castle side is also affected.

Newark Castle. Photo: James Jordan-Page.
Newark Castle. Photo: James Jordan-Page.
Newark Castle earlier today. Image: Rob Currell.
Newark Castle earlier today. Image: Rob Currell.

Newark Marina and the river towards the town show significant evidence of high water levels.

Image: Rob Currell.
Image: Rob Currell.
The weir near Mill Lane. Image: Rob Currell.
The weir near Mill Lane. Image: Rob Currell.

The Castle Barge is still closed and the car park area has signs of flooding.

The seating out the front of the Castle Barge looks as though it is in the river due to flooding. Image: Rob Currell.
The seating out the front of the Castle Barge looks as though it is in the river due to flooding. Image: Rob Currell.
Castle Barge. Image: Rob Currell.
Castle Barge. Image: Rob Currell.
Castle Barge is still closed. Image: Rob Currell.
Castle Barge is still closed. Image: Rob Currell.
A couple inspect the river. Image: Rob Currell.
A couple inspect the river. Image: Rob Currell.
Pizza Express car park. Image: Rob Currell.
Pizza Express car park. Image: Rob Currell.

Newark Rugby Club has been significantly impacted on Kelham Road, Newark.

The Newark Rugby Club field. Used with permission from Newark Rugby Club.
The Newark Rugby Club field. Used with permission from Newark Rugby Club.

Farndon has not escaped the floods either with large parts of the village affected.

Other photos taken from a drone can be viewed here.

A street in Farndon. Image: Phil Rogers
A street in Farndon. Image: Phil Rogers
Farndon earlier today. Photo: Ash Cowley.
Farndon earlier today. Photo: Ash Cowley.
East Stoke earlier today. Photo: Ash Cowley.
East Stoke earlier today. Photo: Ash Cowley.


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