A Flood Alert was issued for River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire between 26th and 28th August 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 1.00m, peaking at 1.80m, while the Day Brook at Day Brook climbed 0.99m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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. Thunderstorms are forecast this evening (28/08/2026), with further persistent rainfall throughout the weekend. River levels have fallen, but forecast rainfall could cause a further rise in levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be upd
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwick | River Trent | +1.00m | 1.80m |
| Day Brook | Day Brook | +0.99m | 1.01m |
| Carlton | Ouse Dyke | +0.78m | 0.92m |
| Bulwell | River Leen | +0.75m | 1.04m |
| Lenton | River Leen | +0.63m | 0.71m |
| Clifton Bridge | River Trent | +0.59m | 1.38m |
| Thackeray's Lane Park | Day Brook | +0.45m | 0.46m |
| Trowell | Boundary Brook | +0.37m | 0.71m |
| Sandiacre | River Erewash | +0.34m | 0.46m |
| Wollaton | Tottle Brook | +0.23m | 0.68m |