As per reports, a major incident was declared along the River Trent, which is yet to peak, in Nottinghamshire on Thursday (04 January) due to flooding and the risk of further flooding caused by Storm Henk.
• Key tributaries which feed in to the River Trent, including the River Derwent, the River Soar and the River Dove, have already reached peaks and high water levels are expected to pass down the Trent, which is likely to lead to the flooding of properties and roads in the vicinity.
• Residents who live in the flood risk areas have been urged to prepare for evacuation, if required.
• A number of key roads were closed due to flooding including the A6097 at Gunthorpe, Wilford Lane at Compton Acres and the A617 at Kelham. A full updated list of road closures can be found here: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/emergencies-and-disruption/current-disruption.
• As of 1825 hours local time on Thursday (04 January), 227 flood warnings and 292 flood alerts were active in England. The updated list of affected areas can be found here: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/.