A Flood Alert was issued for River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Day Brook at Day Brook rose 0.78m, peaking at 0.80m, while the River Trent at Colwick climbed 0.62m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October from 18:00. 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. Rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels at Day Brook Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. We are closely monitoring the situation Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on Su
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Brook | Day Brook | +0.78m | 0.80m |
| Colwick | River Trent | +0.62m | 1.86m |
| Clifton Bridge | River Trent | +0.41m | 1.45m |
| Bulwell | River Leen | +0.41m | 0.73m |
| Lenton | River Leen | +0.38m | 0.48m |
| Trowell | Boundary Brook | +0.30m | 0.64m |
| Thackeray's Lane Park | Day Brook | +0.30m | 0.30m |
| Sandiacre | River Erewash | +0.22m | 0.40m |
| Wollaton | Tottle Brook | +0.12m | 0.59m |