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River Idle in Nottinghamshire
River Idle and tributaries from West Drayton to the confluence with the River Trent
River Idle
Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire
East Midlands
Code: 034WAF422
Flood Alert
Active Warning
Raised: 2 Mar 2026 at 4:37pm • Updated: 2 Mar 2026 at 4:37pm
River levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels at Ordsall Gauge are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes
Nearby Monitoring Stations
Flood Event History (5)
2 Mar 2026 at 4:37pm
Flood Alert
River levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels at Ordsall Gauge are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitorin...
2 Mar 2026 at 8:20am
Flood Alert
River levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Ordsall Gauge will remain high until 03/03/26. We are closely ...
1 Mar 2026 at 4:56pm
Flood Alert
River levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Ordsall Gauge will remain high until 03/03/26. We are closely ...
1 Mar 2026 at 8:05am
Flood Alert
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Goose Moor Lane at Ordsall, and farmlands in the Gamston and Eaton areas. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Ordsall Gauge will remain high until 03/...
28 Feb 2026 at 2:24pm
Flood Alert
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 .
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land, playing field and roads including Grove Lane, Blackstope Lane. Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Retford Grove Lane U/S sensor G...
