Parts of Nottinghamshire could be underwater by 2050 if current predictions prove accurate.
With climate change top of the news agenda, heightened by COP26 taking place in Glasgow this week, sea level rises should be of concern for us all especially when the coastline is predicted to edge closer inland around the UK.
Frightening predictions about how close the sea could be to Notts are shown in new maps by Climate Central.
Predictions show that, on the current trajectory, by 2050 some areas of Nottinghamshire could be underwater based on sea level rises and annual floods.
In less than 30 years, Collingham, Cromwell, Sutton on Trent and parts of Newark on Trent could all be underwater.
Heading towards Lincoln, South and North Hykeham could be impacted, while to the east of Notts, Sleaford could become a seaside town.
Current popular holiday destinations on the east coast including Skegness, Ingoldmells, Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe could be completely awash as would some Norfolk holiday destinations as the sea is expected to encroach on the Sandringham Estate, and the coastline at Heacham, Hunstanton, Wells-next-to-the Sea and Burnham Market.
A trip to the coast from Nottingham city centre could take under an hour to drive - for instance, Collingham is just 27 miles from the city - with the rises completely wiping out dozens of communities, towns and villages.
To the north of Notts, parts of Doncaster and most locations up to the Humber could also be underwater too.
The 2050 map also predicts that those used to enjoying a Blackpool break will find the area much altered with Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood both predicted to underwater as is Morecambe further up the west coast.
The map below shows in red the areas that would be below the water level by 2050 based on the current trajectory for sea level rises.
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