Severe weather

Disruptions to council services and county council services, driving, travel and gritting.

The Met Office provides the weather forecasts for TV and radio. It also issues severe weather warnings. 

Service disruptions

From time to time some of our services are disrupted. This may be down to severe weather or staffing issues. We always try to keep this to an absolute minimum. 

Get the latest updates on:

Tune in to local radio

Weather warnings and emergency information will also be broadcast on local radio:

  • BBC Radio Nottingham – 103.8 and 95.5 FM
  • Radio Newark on DAB

Advice from Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottinghamshire County Council provide useful information on:

They also provide a service where you can receive regular updates about its services and events straight into your inbox. 

Sign up for Nottinghamshire news – Nottinghamshire County Council

Roads and travel during bad weather

Nottinghamshire County Council is the local highways authority. 

You can report a flooded road or drainage problem online – Nottinghamshire County Council

If you think lives are endangered then call 999.

Find out about current road closures and disruptions – Nottinghamshire County Council

Tune in for travel news on Radio Newark.

Flooding

Flooding is a particular problem in our area with one in six properties in Newark and Sherwood is at risk. 

Go to flooding.