Flood Alert: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire - 2nd May 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on 2nd May 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 Willington rose 0.36m, peaking at 1.40m, while the River Trent at Colwick climbed 0.28m.

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 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. There is a decent likelihood of heavy localised rainfall beginning at 17:00 and continuing overnight and through tomorrow morning. River levels at Woodborough Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment  We are monitoring rainfa

Monitoring gauges during this event