A Flood Alert was issued for River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Trent, River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck, Fairham Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Trent at Colwick rose 1.70m, peaking at 3.73m, while the River Trent at Clifton Bridge climbed 1.38m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and others. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 06 hours. River levels at Lowdham Gauge are rising 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
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colwick | River Trent | +1.70m | 3.73m |
| Clifton Bridge | River Trent | +1.38m | 2.97m |
| Willington | River Trent | +1.30m | 3.13m |
| Farndon | River Trent | +1.18m | 1.81m |
| Shardlow | River Trent | +1.12m | 2.50m |
| Southwell | River Greet | +1.05m | 1.34m |
| Lowdham | Dover Beck | +0.73m | 1.00m |
| Lenton | River Leen | +0.40m | 0.68m |
| Lowdham Grange | Cocker Beck | +0.32m | 0.48m |
| Wollaton | Tottle Brook | +0.20m | 0.70m |