Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Racecourse Park at Chaddesden

River levels have risen at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Derby Racecourse Park, and surrounding areas of Chaddesden, including Meteor Centre Park, and Ride. 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.

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 Derby Racecourse Park, and surrounding areas of Chaddesden, including Meteor Centre Park, and Ride. 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.

River levels are rising at the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Derby Racecourse Park, and surrounding areas of Chaddesden, including Meteor Centre Park, and Ride. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. 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. 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, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.