A Flood Alert was issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire in Nottinghamshire on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Maun.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Maun at Whitewater Bridge rose 0.54m, peaking at 0.87m, while the River Maun at Mansfield The Dykes climbed 0.44m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 23 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Whitewater Bridge Gauge are peaking and are forecast to remain steady. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Bridge | River Maun | +0.54m | 0.87m |
| Mansfield The Dykes | River Maun | +0.44m | 0.66m |
| Mansfield Pleasley | River Meden | +0.27m | 0.99m |
| Worksop | River Ryton | +0.24m | 0.40m |
| Field Mill | River Maun | +0.19m | 0.85m |
| Church Warsop | River Meden | +0.19m | 0.36m |
| Perlethorpe | River Meden | +0.14m | 0.65m |
| Twyford Bridge | River Poulter | +0.14m | 1.16m |
| Southwell | River Greet | +0.06m | 0.24m |