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River Levels

Ryton Oldcotes catchment

Message issued at 9:53am, Friday 9th January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Snow melt may result in rising river levels which could lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from today, 09/01/26. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. River levels at the Worksop River Gauge are expected to rise slowly over the next 24 hours due to melting snow. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:53am, Friday 9th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Ryton Oldcotes catchment

Flood Warning Area Details

River Ryton and tributaries from Lindrick Dale to Scrooby and Oldcotes Dyke from Oldcotes to Blyth

Region: East Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Rotherham

Watercourses covered: River Ryton

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Ryton Oldcotes catchment.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Ryton at Blyth
River Ryton at Blyth including Brecks Wood, Ash Holt and Redbridge House

No current or recent warnings.

River Ryton at Scrooby including Serlby
River Ryton at Scrooby including Serlby and the riverside cottages and farms, and the Great North Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Ryton at Worksop, Shelley Street
River Ryton at Worksop around the Shelley Street area

No current or recent warnings.

River Ryton at Worksop Town Centre including Shireoaks
River Ryton at Worksop Town Centre including Shireoaks, Central Avenue, Ryton Street, Bridge Street, Hardy Street, Allen Street and King Street

No current or recent warnings.

River Idle at Bawtry including the A631 Bawtry Bridge
River Idle at Bawtry including the A631 Bawtry Bridge and properties near the river on Church Street

No current or recent warnings.

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