Flood Warning Info - River Derwent at Whatstandwell including Cromford and Lea Wood

River levels are rising at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected at around 04:00 on 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are Whatstandwell, including the Derwent Foundry, the Whatstandwell Caravan Site, low lying properties, the A6 at Cromford, and Lea Wood. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents, and turn off gas, electricity and water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

"River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Areas most at risk are Whatstandwell, including the Derwent Foundry, the Whatstandwell Caravan Site, low lying properties, the A6 at Cromford, and Lea Wood. 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."