A Flood Warning was issued for River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton in Nottinghamshire on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Maun.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Greet at Southwell rose 0.74m, peaking at 1.01m, while the River Maun at Mansfield The Dykes climbed 0.64m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 12 March 2026 . Areas most at risk are Old Rufford Road. Edwinstowe and Ollerton are also at risk. Rainfall is forecast into the early hours of tomorrow. River levels at Mansfield The Dykes Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Activate any flood protection products you may have & move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell | River Greet | +0.74m | 1.01m |
| Mansfield The Dykes | River Maun | +0.64m | 0.94m |
| Mansfield Pleasley | River Meden | +0.54m | 1.43m |
| Twyford Bridge | River Poulter | +0.46m | 1.55m |
| Church Warsop | River Meden | +0.41m | 0.73m |
| Perlethorpe | River Meden | +0.40m | 1.08m |
| Field Mill | River Maun | +0.29m | 0.95m |
| Ordsall | River Idle | +0.25m | 0.76m |
| Worksop | River Ryton | +0.15m | 0.48m |