Residents in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, are being warned of potential flooding and heavy rain as a slow-moving weather system moves into the area on January 29, 2026. The Met Office has forecast persistent rain and wind gusts of up to 29 mph through the weekend (forecast updated Jan 29, 2026). While Carlton sits on higher ground, nearby low-lying communities such as Netherfield, Colwick and Stoke Bardolph are at high risk as river levels rise.
The Environment Agency has issued multiple flood warnings and alerts for the Trent Valley; the ground is already saturated from Storm Chandra earlier in the week, increasing the risk that new rainfall will generate rapid surface runoff. The Environment Agency and local flood experts are particularly monitoring the River Trent at the Colwick gauge — the gauge is a key trigger point locally and levels around or above 5.0m are known to cause major road closures and impact properties, businesses and farmland in parts of the Trent Valley.
Local authorities are preparing for travel disruption. Nottingham Post coverage of the current situation notes that high water levels have previously led to closures of roads including the A612 Colwick Loop Road. Nottinghamshire County Council has advised that saturated ground makes it difficult for further rainfall to drain away, increasing the chance of surface-water or flash flooding on streets. Residents are encouraged to check official updates from the Environment Agency, Met Office and Nottinghamshire County Council and to avoid travelling through floodwater during the heaviest spells of rain.
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