Flood Alert: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire - August 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire between 26th and 28th August 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 1.02m, peaking at 1.87m, while the River Trent at Colwick climbed 1.00m.

Environment Agency advice issued

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. 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.

Monitoring gauges during this event