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Nottingham Post
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Phoebe Ram

Gunthorpe residents advised to 'remain vigilant' with more flooding expected

Residents in Gunthorpe are being advised to be prepared as a number of properties and surrounding roads are still expected to flood.

On Monday night (February 17) residents were advised by Nottinghamshire Police to leave their homes as rain was expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday.

While the impact of the flood in the village was not as bad as expected overnight, the water levels in the River Trent continue to rise and flooding remains a risk.

Southwell Leisure Centre has been opened as a rest centre for anyone needing to leave their homes who can't stay with friends or family.

The advice on Tuesday, February 18 comes following Environment Agency flood warnings to people in the area to take action due to the risk of flooding, which is expected to take place in the coming days.

Detective Superintendent Mike Allen, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We would urge people to watch the flood warnings from the Environment Agency, monitor the situation locally and be prepared to evacuate."

There are currently 26 flood warnings in place, meaning flooding is expected and a further 10 flood alerts where flooding is possible.

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