Flood Warning Info - River Erewash at Long Eaton

"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Sandiacre river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Long Eaton, including parts of the A6005. 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."

River levels have reacted at the Sandiacre river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are Long Eaton, including parts of the A6005. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. 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 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 tomorrow morning, 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.

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.