Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Allestree Ford Lane Bridge and Darley Abbey Park
Area Description
River Derwent at Allestree Ford Lane Bridge and Darley Abbey Park including Haslam's Lane and Ford Lane Caravan Park.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 06:51
River Derwent
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Derby St Marys river gauge. Flooding of low-lying roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
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 avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 04/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 22:32
River Derwent
River level remains high at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please turn off gas, electricity and water and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 06:30 tomorrow morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:39
River Derwent
River level remains high at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please turn off gas, electricity and water and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 22:30 this evening, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:52
River Derwent
River levels are high and rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
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 15:00 this afternoon, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 23:40
River Derwent
River levels are high and rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 03/01/24.
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 08:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:52
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 03/01/24.
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 02:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 12:33
River Derwent
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening 22/10/23.
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 and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by this evening, 22/10/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 21:43
River Derwent
River levels have reacted at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 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 and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 11:59
River Derwent
River levels have reacted at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 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 and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated this evening, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 18:58
River Derwent
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 23:59
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Further light rainfall is forecast in the morning. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 08:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 16:19
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 22/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated tonight at 00:30, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:21
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Further light rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon at 16:20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:40
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:37
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 21:30 this evening, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours with showers expected overnight. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 02:23
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected at around 04:00am on 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday afternoon, 22/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:28
River Derwent
River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until approximately midday tomorrow, 17/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 21:25
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until approximately midday tomorrow, 17/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:18
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Flood water is expected to be deep and fast flowing. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 and follow advice from emergency services. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:21
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is possible to begin between 09:00 and 10:00 today, 16/02/20. Areas most at risk are Allestree Ford Lane Bridge, Darley Abbey Park, including Duke Street, Bath Street, River Street, Folly Road and Haslams Lane. Flood water is expected to be deep and fast flowing.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 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 and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.