River Derwent at Belper including riverside farms and works.
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.