Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 23:54
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works. 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 move family, pets and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 08:22
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 Belper, including Belper Bridge, Wyver Lane, Belper Town Football Club, and Belper Sewage Works.
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."