A Flood Warning was issued for River Meden at Pleasley in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire on 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Riven Meden.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Erewash at Pinxton rose 1.48m, peaking at 1.68m, while the River Meden at Mansfield Pleasley climbed 0.93m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from the morning of 28 February 2026 . Areas most at risk are properties at Chesterfield Road North, Meden Square near Pleasley Springs, and Outgang Lane. Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels at Mansfield Pleasley Gauge are rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one & avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton | River Erewash | +1.48m | 1.68m |
| Mansfield Pleasley | River Meden | +0.93m | 1.90m |
| Chesterfield Avenue Washlands | River Rother | +0.91m | 1.49m |
| Staveley | River Doe Lea | +0.90m | 1.24m |
| Chesterfield St Augustines | River Rother | +0.75m | 1.11m |
| Mansfield The Dykes | River Maun | +0.66m | 1.01m |
| Hady Hill | River Rother | +0.54m | 1.32m |
| Church Warsop | River Meden | +0.48m | 0.86m |
| Field Mill | River Maun | +0.43m | 1.15m |
| Chesterfield Calow Lane | Calow Brook | +0.39m | 0.58m |