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Ryton Oldcotes catchment

Message issued at 5:11pm, Thursday 5th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from the evening of 05 February 2026 . 
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. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Worksop Gauge will rise until tomorrow evening on 06/02/2026. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 5:11pm, Thursday 5th February.

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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).

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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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