Forecasters say the recent spell of warm, dry weather is set to continue until at least next week.
Severn Trent is appealing for help with saving water after experiencing its highest ever demand during the current spell of hot, dry weather.
A yellow warning of thunderstorms has been issued for later today.
Nottinghamshire County Council is the lead local authority for flooding and coordinated the emergency planning response as well as providing sandbags.
The first full Supermoon of 2020 peaks this evening and should be visible from around 6pm, if the clouds and rain hold off.
The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings as Storm Jorge is set to hit this weekend.
Thousands of pounds of support for people affected by flooding has been announced after storms Dennis and Ciara.
The A17 is currently closed both ways due to a three-car collision.
'Very high' UV levels are expected today with thunderstorms set to follow.
Residents in Newark will be in for a sunny and warm day just in time for the Bank Holiday.
