Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Darley Dale
Area Description
River Derwent at Darley Dale including Stankirk, Flatts Farm and other isolated properties.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:42
River Derwent
River levels have dropped below the flood risk threshold at the Matlock river gauge. However, the possibility of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
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 evening, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:53
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
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 rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
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 08:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:11
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is expected from 18:00 today, 02/01/24. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
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 2 Jan 2024 10:09
River Derwent
River levels are high at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Levels are expected to fall during today, however, levels are expected to rise again this evening, 02/01/24. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
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 18:00 this evening 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 19:55
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible to begin between 05:00 and 07:00 tomorrow, 02/01/24. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
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 04:00 on 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 17:39
River Derwent
River levels have risen and remained high at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 11/12/2023. 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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 19:00 today, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:14
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 11/12/2023. 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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2023 23:23
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 01:30 tomorrow, 10/12/2023. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 13:00 tomorrow, 10/12/2023. 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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:12
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 12:00 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 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 06:52
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/10/23.
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, 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 05:46
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall (Storm Babet). Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 06:00 on 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 contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 14:00 this afternoon, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 13:15
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 23:59
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Matlock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. 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 16:12
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Matlock river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
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 23:30, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 07:42
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until 22/02/22. 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 15:45, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 02:48
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until 21/02/22. 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 17:44
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours with showers expected overnight. We expect river levels to rise and remain high overnight on 20/02/22.
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 10:38
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 12:30 today, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 21/02/22.
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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 02:52
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, Stankirk Dog Kennels,the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. 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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 11:08
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, Stankirk Dog Kennels,the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.
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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:21
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.
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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 21:43
River Derwent
River levels remain high but steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 25/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 18:47
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening, 24/02/20.
Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning on 25/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 21:26
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Matlock river gauge as a result of rainfall this morning and further rainfall forecast overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:44
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from approximately 13:00 this afternoon, 23/02/2020. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning, 24/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:40
River Derwent
River levels have fallen at the Matlock river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales 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 21:02
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 remains. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but are still above the flood risk threshold. 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 12:33
River Derwent
River levels remain high and rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high today Sunday over tomorrow. 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 16 Feb 2020 03:19
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Chatsworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between around 05:00 and mid afternoon today, 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are Darley Dale, including Stankirk, Flatts Farm, the Square, at Compass Public House, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge, and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to rise until midday today. 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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.