Flood Warnings Issued in Nottinghamshire & East Midlands

0:00This is Cory, keeping you informed on what's happening across the UK, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN. Fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. The Environment Agency has put out flood warnings for five spots in Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands where flooding is now expected. They've also issued 10 flood alerts for areas where it could happen soon. This comes after heavy rains soaking the region. Among the warnings, rivers like the Medin at Pleasley, the soar at Zauch Island, and woodbrook near Loveboro stand out. Alerts cover broader stretches, including the lower, derwent, earwash, morn, and trench tributaries across Derbyshire, Lestershire and Nottinghamshire. Local folks in these spots are on high alert, with many checking sandbags and moving valuables. Roads and low-lying homes face the biggest risks, and some communities have seen water levels rise fast overnight. Updates rode in early this morning, like around 4 a.m. for Grace Diobrook at Whitwick and Thringstone, up to 9.23 a.m. for Zauch Island.

1:05Officials say they're watching rivers closely as rain eases. Stay prepared if you're nearby, and check the agency's site for the latest on these rising waters.