A Flood Alert was issued for River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on 2nd May 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Trent at Colwick rose 0.28m, peaking at 1.25m, while the Day Brook at Day Brook climbed 0.21m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 02 May 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. There is a decent likelihood of heavy localised rainfall beginning at 17:00 and continuing overnight and through tomorrow morning. River levels at Day Brook Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avo
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwick | River Trent | +0.28m | 1.25m |
| Day Brook | Day Brook | +0.21m | 0.23m |
| Thackeray's Lane Park | Day Brook | +0.16m | 0.19m |
| Bulwell | River Leen | +0.14m | 0.57m |
| Clifton Bridge | River Trent | +0.14m | 1.06m |
| Wollaton | Tottle Brook | +0.13m | 0.55m |
| Lenton | River Leen | +0.13m | 0.26m |
| Sandiacre | River Erewash | +0.12m | 0.28m |
| Trowell | Boundary Brook | +0.08m | 0.42m |