Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Belper
Area Description
River Derwent at Belper including riverside farms and works.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:45
River Derwent
River levels have reacted at the Matlock river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
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 20:13
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 20 Oct 2023 19:50
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected between 22:00 and 23:00 today, 20/10/2023. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 01:00 on 22/10/2023.
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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 04:00 tomorrow morning, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 11:12
River Derwent
River levels are steady at the Matlock river gauge but rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
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 liaising with emergency services. 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 07:35
River Derwent
River levels have risen but are steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works. 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 liaising with emergency services. 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 02:41
River Derwent
River levels have risen but are steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works. 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 liaising with emergency services. 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 18:55
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 20:30 this evening, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
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 03:05
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 07:00 today, 21/01/2021.
Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow.
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 turn off gas, electricity and water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.