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A 3D model of Southwell has been created in a bid to understand what caused the recent flooding.

The map uses contour lines to demonstrate the gradient of hills to show how run-off from neighbouring fields flowed into the Potwell Dyke, also known as the Dumbles, and down into the town.

More than 140 homes in the town flooded in July when two months’ rain fell in just 30 minutes.

Mrs Katy Todd, a member of Southwell Flood Forum, said because the town had flooded more than once it was important to understand the causes.

Read the full article in the Newark Advertiser..