Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Derby City Water Treatment Works
Area Description
River Derwent at Derby City Water Treatment Works including Raynesway and Spondon Industrial Area.
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 22 Oct 2023 09:24
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are the Derby, Water Treatment Works.
Further rainfall is forecast from Tuesday, 23/10/23. 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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid any flood water from rivers and surrounding areas, this may contain hazards.
This message will be updated.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 09:46
River Derwent
This Severe Flood Warning has been issued because of flooding in Derby City Centre as a result of Storm BABET.
Flooding continues.
Areas most at risk are the Derby, Water Treatment Works.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours, however river levels continue to rise due to rainfall traveling from the upper Derwent. We expect river levels to remain high until 23/10/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services and Derby City Council.
Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and first responders on the ground and on Derby City Council’s website.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This SEVERE FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 03:37
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall (Storm Babet). Consequently, flooding of property is expected to begin between 05:00 and 06:30 today, 21/10/23. Areas most at risk are the Derby, Water Treatment Works.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 today, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2019 01:59
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are the Derby Water Treatment Works.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 16:33
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected approximately from 17:30 today, 08/11/19.
Areas most at risk are the Derby, Water Treatment Works.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.