Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Ambaston Lane

Area Description

River Derwent at Ambaston Lane and Isolated Properties.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 06:53
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. 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 levels remain 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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. 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 levels remain 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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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 afternoon, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:49
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley 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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley 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 17:55
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley 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 12:38
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 22 Oct 2023 02:41
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 12:00 on 23/10/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 22:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:14
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 18:59
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 20 Oct 2023 18:48
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/10/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 02:00 on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:00
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 16:29
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Derby St Marys river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 08:24
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 20:51
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 22:00 this evening, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 02:37
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 06:00am on 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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 02:29
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. 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 the morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:13
River Derwent
River levels have risen 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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. 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 08:25
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 Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. 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.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 07:44
River Derwent
River levels have started falling at the Derby St Marys river gauge. However, flooding of property, roads and farmland will continue this morning, 09/11/19. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident room is open, our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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 afternoon, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 20:55
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland will continue tomorrow, 09/11/19. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Dray-cott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. River levels have peaked and will remain high throughout tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident room is open, our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 06:40
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of isolated property and roads are expected from around 07:30 today, 08/11/2019. Areas most at risk are Ambaston Lane, including Ambaston Farm, Glebe Farm, and Wilne Road between Draycott and Sawley. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to continue to rise through Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this afternoon, 08/11/2019, or as the situation changes.