Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Little Eaton

Area Description

River Derwent at Little Eaton including Duffield and Alfreton Roads.
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 23:50
River Derwent
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 09:00 tomorrow, 23/10/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 13:34
River Derwent
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Little Eaton. No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening 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 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, 22/10/23, or as the situation changes."


Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 01:05
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Little Eaton. 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 05:34
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 06:00 and 08:00 today, 21/10/23. Areas most at risk are Little Eaton. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 00:00 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 14:00 this afternoon, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.