Flood Alert Info - River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire
Area Description
River Leen including Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 05:49
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels remain high but have fallen below the alert threshold at the Bulwell river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is decreasing.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:40
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:47
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rain is expected this morning, 22/2/24 and over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to respond to the rainfall and begin to rise.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 18:52
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have fallen below the threshold but remain high at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rain is expected tomorrow morning, 22/2/24 and over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to respond to the rainfall and begin to rise.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 09:21
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 21/02/24.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas around the Day Brook, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 21:29
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24hrs.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 13:08
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 08:00 and 12:00 tomorrow, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
We expect river levels to rise until 10:00 on 21/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on 20/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 04:32
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 16:00 this afternoon, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:30
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 02:00am tomorrow, the 09/02/2024, through to tomorrow evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00am on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:51
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:37
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are likely to rise in response to any heavier bursts of rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 09:56
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are likely to rise in response to any heavier bursts of rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow morning, Tuesday 02/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:17
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are likely to rise in response to any heavier bursts of rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow morning, Monday 01/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 18:09
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
No further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours other than the occasional isolated light shower. We expect river levels to continue to fall during the night.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:06
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the potential for flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further intermittent light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours, occasionally heavy in places. Thereafter, mostly dry through the evening and tonight. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated "
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 18:19
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further intermittent bands of rain are forecast through the night, mostly light rain but occasionally heavy in places. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated before 10am. 28/12/23"
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 10:39
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
The heaviest rainfall is considered to have past during the early hours of this morning, but persistent light rain is expected during the day. River levels continue to rise and will be closely monitored throughout the day
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:02
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 06:00 tomorrow, 27/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 12 hours, followed by light rainfall over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 18:15
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the weekend. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow, 10/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 05:37
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have fallen at the Day Brook river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the weekend, from 08/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 09/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 19:35
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have fallen at the Day Brook river gauge. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the weekend, from 09/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:12
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels will remain high at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the weekend, from 08/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:00 this evening, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:11
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 07/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:39
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated around 20:00 this evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:26
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:49
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 07/12/2023. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 06/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:52
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 05/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 12:23
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from12:30 today, 04/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 17:00 on 05/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:29
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 01:00 on 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 18:11
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge. as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2023 04:28
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 18:47
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, 23/07/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow on 24/07/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 24/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 18:57
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued due to the localised thunderstorms today 08/07/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast to continue this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 09:54
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected today 08/07/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this morning through to this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation.Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening 08/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 18:31
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 18:00 on 25/06/23 and 21:00 on 25/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms and heavy downpours are possible for the rest of the evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 26/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2023 11:24
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 13:00 and 21:00 on 25/06/23.
Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 10 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 25/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 17:37
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams have risen in response to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jun 2023 10:39
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 10:00 on 22/06/23 until 21:00 on 22/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jun 2023 11:05
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We expect river levels to remain high until 21:00 on 20/06/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 20/06/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 18:49
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible to begin between HH:MM and 18:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 19/06/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 in the morning, 19/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 11:03
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 23:59 on 18/06/23 and with further rainfall expected Monday afternoon. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 15:06
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 15:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 08:30
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, Monday 12/06/23.
Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/23, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 11:48
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23. Most likely between 15:00 and 19:00. Further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2023 08:15
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 12:00 and 21:00 today, 11/06/23, with further thunderstorms possible on Monday, 12/6/23. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon into this evening, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jun 2023 11:41
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 13:00 on 10/06/23 and 20:00 on 10/06/23. Further thunderstorms are also expected on Sunday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 9 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/06/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2023 20:13
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 17:22
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 24/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 17:13
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low-lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning, 23/11/2022.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 08:25
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low-lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this afternoon, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:34
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of potential localised heavy rain between 17:00 on 21/11/22 and 04:00 on 21/11/22. Given the unpredictable nature of localised rainfall, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of heavier rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated "
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:03
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise and remain high into this evening as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated at 08:00 tomorrow morning, 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:12
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise and remain high into this evening as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated at 08:00 tomorrow morning, 08/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:00
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon into this evening, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels are expected to hold and may rise further due to localised intense rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 07:22
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 09:00 and 13:00 today, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels may begin to rise at 09:00 this morning as a consequence of intense rainfall bands through this morning, 17/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:13
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Persistent heavy rainfall is expected this evening, 16/11/2022, through to tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 22:00 tonight and 12:00 tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/2022.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, footpaths and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated 07:00 tomorrow morning, 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 14:50
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams in the area may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms forecast for tonight 23/10/22 and into tomorrow 24/10/22. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations, followed by light rain on Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2022 17:10
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 21/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2022 11:34
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is today, 20/10/22.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow on 21/10/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Sep 2022 12:41
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms between 13:00 and 19:00 on 09/09/22. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads, and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next nine hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:55
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. We expect this pre-emptive alert to be in force until tomorrow morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Aug 2022 08:37
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. We expect this pre-emptive alert to be in force until tomorrow morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 21:35
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
The area is currently experiencing localised thunderstorms. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the localised thunderstorms for this evening, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. We expect this alert to be in force until Thursday morning, 18th August 2022. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 09:49
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 16th August 2022 and tomorrow. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 22:35
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022, tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16th August 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 18:17
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022, tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16th August 2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 14:58
River Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
We are expecting localised thunderstorms to pass through the area over the next few days. As a result, small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to this heavy rainfall. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of the predicted localised thunderstorms for today, 15th August 2022 tomorrow and Wednesday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the exact locations, timings and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 15th August 2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Aug 2021 15:15
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 19:00 on 08/08/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Aug 2021 14:52
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jul 2021 09:01
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area today on 21/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this afternoon 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 20:07
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area this evening on 20/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 21/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jul 2021 12:21
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of possible localised thunderstorms passing through the area between midday and this evening on 20/07/21. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated this evening 20/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2021 19:58
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding is possible tonight, 09/07/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 20:12
River Leen
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast on Sunday 04/07/2021 and overnight into Monday 05/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Monday and Tuesday. River levels may rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/2021 and on Monday. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated on Monday morning, 05/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 08:17
River Leen
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast on Sunday, 04/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 04/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 20:28
River Leen
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast on Saturday, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 04/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jul 2021 08:28
River Leen
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers. Thunderstorms are forecast on Saturday, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday. River levels may rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated this afternoon, 03/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jul 2021 15:03
River Leen
This message has been issued ahead of heavy showers.
Thunderstorms are forecast tomorrow, 03/07/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. Further rain is expected on Sunday and Monday.
River levels may rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 23:59 tomorrow, 03/07/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/07/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:10
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Blyth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 today, 02/02/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Priorswell Road, Central Avenue, Steeley Lane at Worksop, Snape Lane at Serlby, Mill Lane and Great North Road at Scrooby. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:59
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and recreational areas is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 28/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 16:50
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and recreational areas is possible to begin from 05:00 tomorrow, 28/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 28/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:53
River Leen
"River levels remain high at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. -
Further rainfall is forecast this evening Wednesday 20/01/21, through until Thursday Morning 21/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 19:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:03
River Leen
Further rainfall is forecast this evening Tuesday 19/01/21, through until Thursday Morning. This rainfall is forecast to become heavier and more persistent on Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning.
River levels are high but forecast to rise further in response to this rain at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 17:48
River Leen
A period of prolonged heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday evening, through until Thursday Morning 21/01/21. Patchy rainfall will start from this evening, Monday 18/01/21. Rainfall will become heavier overnight and into Tuesday. More persistent heavy rainfall is forecast into Wednesday, before clearing on Thursday morning, 21/01/21.
River levels are forecast to rise in response at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 19/01/21.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 18:20
River Leen
River levels are falling at the Bulwell river gauge but are expected to rise again tomorrow as a result of forecast rainfall on Saturday 16/01/21. Consequently, the risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Saturday. Rainfall is forecast on Saturday 16/01/21 until around midday. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated daily at 18:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:46
River Leen
River levels remain high at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 15/01/21. A drier day is forecast tomorrow, Friday 15/01/21, with further rain on Saturday 16/01/21. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated daily at 09:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 08:38
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 today, 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 15/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 17:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 18:06
River Leen
River levels are expected to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 19:00 and 20:00 this evening, 23/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 17:18
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 08:18
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:00 today, 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 18:04
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell. Day Brook and Triumph Road river gauges as a result of rainfall forecast overnight tonight into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 08:58
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible from 09:00 today, 23/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
No further significant rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing debris screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:30
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of rainfall expected overnight from Saturday into Sunday. Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to rise overnight and to peak on Sunday morning, 23/02/20. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over Sunday night into Monday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:31
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high today and early hours of tomorrow.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:18
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:23
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning and continue throughout tomorrow, Sunday 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to rise this evening and remain high throughout tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:29
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall expected overnight into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding is possible from Thursday morning, 13/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to remain high during Thursday morning, 13/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:40
River Leen
River levels remain high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rain. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 10/02/20. Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:22
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which is moving across the area during today, Sunday 9th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tonight, 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:31
River Leen
River levels are currently steady but are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge in response to a heavy band of rain which will move across the area during the morning and afternoon of Sunday 9th February. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 10/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 16:09
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening and into Thursday morning, 09/01/2020. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to rise overnight and then to begin to fall around mid-morning on Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 16:38
River Leen
This is a pre-emptive flood alert. River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause river levels to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 10:06
River Leen
This is a pre-emptive flood alert.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which will cause river levels to rise.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:25
River Leen
This is a pre-emptive flood alert.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall tonight. Consequently, flooding is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which will cause river levels to rise..
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Check the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2019 13:09
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2019 04:46
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 15/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 21:20
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 15/11/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 12:10
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 13:00 today, 14/11/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 15/11/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 14/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 21:11
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge, in response to rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 17:22
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge, in response rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 10/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2019 04:57
River Leen
River levels are falling at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2019 11:38
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 08/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2019 18:55
River Leen
River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 08/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2019 09:31
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Day Brook river gauge and the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible today, 07/11/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high during today, 07/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 07/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2019 17:30
River Leen
This is a pre-emptive alert. River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall expected overnight into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding is possible from tomorrow morning, 07/11/19. There is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of the heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to remain high during Thursday morning, 07/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 19:43
River Leen
"River levels are high but steady at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/10/19, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 11:15
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible until this evening, 26/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 16:08
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin around 6am tomorrow, 26/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2019 23:39
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin falling on Tuesday 15/10/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated Tuesday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2019 14:58
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12:30am tomorrow, 15/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until 7:00am on 15/10/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2019 21:28
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Sunday 06/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow night, Sunday 06/10/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2019 13:38
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin on the early hours of tomorrow morning, Sunday 06/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow night on Sunday 06/10/19. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 05/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2019 17:00
River Leen
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 20:00 and 21:00 today, 30/09/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 23:00 tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/10/19, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2019 20:35
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and evening today, 29/09/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2019 15:02
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and evening today, 29/09/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 29/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2019 17:29
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible overnight and tomorrow morning, 28/09/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising this evening on 28/09/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2019 16:49
River Leen
River levels are high at the Bulwell river gauge a
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2019 08:20
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2019 10:57
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms early this afternoon until this evening. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 8pm Sunday.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2019 18:08
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms in early hours of Sunday. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 12 noon Sunday.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Sep 2019 00:24
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin from 00:30, 17/09/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until 05:00 on 16/09/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated later this morning, 16/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2019 20:41
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible between 21:00 this evening (16/08/19) and overnight 01:00am tomorrow, (17/08/19). Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 2 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, (17/08/19), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Aug 2019 19:36
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 14/08/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning at 09:00, 15/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Aug 2019 18:37
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 18:30 and 23:00, Wednesday 14/08/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09:00, 15/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2019 21:10
River Leen
River levels at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges are low and steady at the moment, but could rise as a result of forecasted heavy showers tonight, 09/08/19. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads, including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2019 16:49
River Leen
River levels at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges have fallen following overnight heavy rainfall. This Flood Alert remains in place as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast today, 09/08/2019. Consequently, flooding is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads, including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, Friday 09/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2019 09:13
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall in the East Midlands tonight, Friday 09/08/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. This Flood Alert remains in place as heavy showers are forecast for today daytime, Friday 09/08/2019. Consequently, flooding is still possible as result of these showers. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, Friday 09/08/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2019 01:10
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell and Day Brook river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall in the East Midlands tonight, Friday 09/08/2019. Consequently, flooding is possible overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours with further heavy showers expected Friday daytime, 09/08/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Aug 2019 17:20
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively in response to heavy rainfall forecast in the East Midlands tonight, Thursday 08/08/2019 and tomorrow, Friday 09/08/2019. River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning, 09/08/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further heavy showers are expected tomorrow, 09/08/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Aug 2019 18:34
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams are beginning to respond to heavy rainfall as a result of localised thunderstorms passing through the area. Thunderstorms are now affecting localised areas on 04/08/2019. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 05/08/2019 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2019 23:49
River Leen
River levels are now falling, though standing water and debris may still remain. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Further light rainfall is forecast overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2019 16:14
River Leen
The risk of thunderstorms remains in the East Midlands throughout the early evening today, 31/07/2019. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later this evening, 31/07/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2019 09:44
River Leen
The risk of thunderstorms remains in the East Midlands throughout this morning 31st July. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 31/07/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2019 02:13
River Leen
The risk of thunderstorms remains in the East Midlands throughout this morning 31th July. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later this morning, 31/07/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jul 2019 18:25
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively in response to thunderstorms forecast in the East Midlands tonight 30th July through until Wednesday 31st July. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/07/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jul 2019 11:19
River Leen
River levels have risen on the river Leen and Day Brook as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of land and roads is possible from 14:00 today, 28/07/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 29/07/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jul 2019 03:30
River Leen
"River levels have risen at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 3 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow morning 24/7/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/07/19, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jun 2019 07:59
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to widespread heavy frontal rainfall and localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms which are due to clear the area by early afternoon today (Tuesday 25th June).
Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. Thunderstorms are forecast over the remainder of the morning, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jun 2019 17:03
River Leen
Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to widespread heavy frontal rainfall and localised thunderstorms passing through the area. This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms (Monday 24th July) overnight and into tomorrow. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows.
Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jun 2019 09:19
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively as heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the East Midlands today (Monday 24th June), overnight and into tomorrow, but there is low confidence of the locations to be affected given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Localised significant flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible but not expected from today onwards.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are monitoring the situation closely, please remain aware in case further warnings are issued.
Further information is available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated this evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jun 2019 19:05
River Leen
This message has been issued pre-emptively as heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the East Midlands later tonight (Sunday 23rd June) and into tomorrow, but there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Localised significant flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible but not expected from tonight onwards.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses and have been out clearing weed screens.
Further information is available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated tomorrow morning (Monday 24th June) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jun 2019 06:58
River Leen
This flood alert has been issued as a precautionary measure. Heavy rain showers are forecast for this area throughout the day (Wednesday 19th June 2019). There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these showers. As a result river and surface water flooding may affect roads, property and farmland in these areas. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens and patrolling watercourses in the area. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated this afternoon, or sooner if the forecast changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2019 16:11
River Leen
This flood alert has been issued as a precautionary measure. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for this area overnight (early hours of Wednesday 19th June 2019).
There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. As a result river and surface water flooding may affect roads, property and farmland in these areas.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and patrolling watercourses in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or sooner if the forecast changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 17:54
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are including the High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land, roads and recreational areas
Further light rainfall is forecast into the weekend which may keep watercourses elevated and may cause tem to raise faster than usual.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated Friday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 06:12
River Leen
River levels are gradually falling at the Bulwell river gauge after a period of persistent heavy rainfall. The risk of flooding still remains. Areas which may still be at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated this evening, 13/06/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 16:57
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over this evening and tonight, 12/06/19. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to begin falling from tomorrow morning, 13/06/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 08:14
River Leen
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. Levels may rise again this afternoon and evening in response to today’s rain, 12/06/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated later today, 12/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 20:22
River Leen
River levels remain high at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Levels may rise again in response to the evening and overnight rain.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 14:36
River Leen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bulwell river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas. We expect river levels to begin rising again around 24:30 on 12/06/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jun 2019 07:44
River Leen
River levels have risen at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 11/06/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising this morning, 11/06/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jun 2019 17:10
River Leen
River levels are rising at the Bulwell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight into Tuesday, 11/06/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
Further heavy rainfall is expected through Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/06/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jun 2019 15:14
River Leen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Day Brook river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding could occur between 5pm, 7/6/19, and the following morning, 8/6/19, but there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas.
A band of heavy rain, followed by thunderstorms, is expected this evening, 7/6/19, into tomorrow morning, 8/6/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have patrolled watercourses in the area and cleared weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/06/19, or as the situation changes.