A Flood Warning was issued for River Maun at Edwinstowe and Ollerton in Nottinghamshire on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Maun.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Maun at Mansfield The Dykes rose 0.96m, peaking at 1.19m, while the River Maun at Whitewater Bridge climbed 0.84m.
Environment Agency advice issued
River levels are expected to begin falling at 16:15 on 27/08/2026. Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the next 6 hours. Areas most at risk are Old Rufford Road. Edwinstowe and Ollerton are also at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation & monitoring river levels and rainfall. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water & avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 23:00 PM on 27 August 2026, or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield The Dykes | River Maun | +0.96m | 1.19m |
| Whitewater Bridge | River Maun | +0.84m | 1.15m |
| Southwell | River Greet | +0.58m | 0.68m |
| Church Warsop | River Meden | +0.53m | 0.69m |
| Field Mill | River Maun | +0.43m | 1.07m |
| Mansfield Pleasley | River Meden | +0.43m | 1.14m |
| Worksop | River Ryton | +0.42m | 0.58m |
| Twyford Bridge | River Poulter | +0.27m | 1.20m |
| Perlethorpe | River Meden | +0.26m | 0.72m |
| Ordsall | River Idle | +0.08m | 0.29m |