Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Ambergate
Area Description
River Derwent at Ambergate including properties around Ripley Road.
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.
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 10 Dec 2023 08:49
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible to begin between 11:00 and 13:00 today, 10/12/23. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 10/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:32
River Derwent
River levels have reacted at the Matlock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
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 19:13
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 15:49
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Matlock river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
Further light 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 liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid contact with flood water and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated tonight at 23:30, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 07:35
River Derwent
River levels have risen but are steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Ambergate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon at 15:30, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:48
River Derwent
River levels have risen but are steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Ambergate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Avoid contact with flood water 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 Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:10
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 17:00 this afternoon, 20/02/2021. Areas most at risk are Ambergate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/2022.
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 avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:21
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 1am tomorrow, 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until at least tomorrow morning, 21/01/21. 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 tomorrow evening, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:32
River Derwent
River levels have fallen at the Matlock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please be aware flood alerts may still be in force. This message will be updated in the morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:57
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 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 avoid contact with flood water 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 11:42
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between noon and afternoon today, 16/02/20. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high during today and over the next few days.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 01:16
River Derwent
River levels are falling at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. Further light rainfall is forecast tomorrow afternoon, 09/11/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later this morning, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 08:39
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise until mid-afternoon on 08/11/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please move family, pets and cars 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 8 Nov 2019 01:09
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent.
Areas most at risk are Ambergate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office and Derby Road. Peak levels are likely to be similar to those in 2007.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to rise until around 6am this morning (08/11/19).
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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2019 21:09
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible in the early hours of Friday, 08/11/19. Areas most at risk are Amber gate, including the Hurt Arms Public House, the A6, the Post Office, and Derby Road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Friday. 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.