Flood Warning Info - River Erewash at Pinxton

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pinxton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Pinxton, and Selston, including Beaufit Lane, Guildhall Lane, Plymouth Avenue, York Terrace, and Alexander Terrace. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Pinxton river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 07:45 to 08:45 today, 20/10/23. Areas most at risk are Pinxton, and Selston, including Beaufit Lane, Guildhall Lane, Plymouth Avenue, York Terrace, and Alexander Terrace. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising until 20:00 on 20/10/23. 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 have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. This message will be updated by 16:00 this afternoon, 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.