Flood Alert Info - River Wye in Derbyshire
Area Description
River Wye and tributaries from Burbage to the River Derwent at Rowsley.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 21:09
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buxton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and tomorrow morning, 09/10/24. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the early hours tomorrow, 09/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 15 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at 00:30 on 09/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 09/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 19:48
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from early tomorrow morning, 01/10/24. low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 1/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 15:50
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from early tomorrow morning, 01/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 1/10/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 16:22
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. . Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 26/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 15:53
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. . Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow, 26/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 26/09/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 16:51
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 05:00 tomorrow, 23/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through Tuesday, 24/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 20:20
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Buxton and Ashford river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could occur till Thursday, 23/05/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 07:53
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buxton and Ashford river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could occur from this afternoon, 22/05/2024 and continue through the coming days. However, there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of the weather front. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising from this morning 22/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/05/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2024 15:59
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buxton and Ashford river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall which is forecast from this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could occur from tomorrow afternoon, 22/05/2024 and continue through the coming days. However, there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of the weather front. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising from tomorrow morning 22/05/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/05/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 09:00
River Wye
River levels have fallen, but are forecast to rise again at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 and 22:00 today, 10/04/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 11/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 15:49
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 17:00 and 22:00 today, 09/04/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 19:00 on 09/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 17:12
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible over the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 17:00 on 05/04/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 19:56
River Wye
River levels have fallen, but remain high, at the Ashford river gauge.
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated by 08:00 tomorrow morning, 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 11:50
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 24/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 23:48
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 23/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:32
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 23/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:49
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through today, 22/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 16:58
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 05:25
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland may begin this morning between 11:30 and 13:30, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 20:50
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland may begin between 23:30 tonight and 04:00 tomorrow morning, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 13:36
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow morning, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 22/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:00, 20/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:47
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 19/02/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 19:00 this evening, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 21:12
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 18/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 18:00
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 18/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 06:00 tomorrow morning, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 19:03
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 00:00 and 02:30 tomorrow, 16/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday,19/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 15:37
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 00:00 and 02:30 tomorrow, 16/02/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 19/02/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:58
River Wye
"River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:30 today, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes. "
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 18:52
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:30 tomorrow morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:58
River Wye
River levels are high but falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:00 on 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 22:30
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light 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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:30 on 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:09
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light 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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 22:30 on 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 23:00
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light 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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 11:43
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light 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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 23:00 on 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 00:46
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Willington Cableway river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on 04/01/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:58
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 04/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 22:00 tonight, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:39
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 03/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:21
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 02/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:08
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 01/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 18:22
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 01/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 09:50
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 01/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 20:42
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 31/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 09:36
River Wye
River levels are high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 31/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 18:54
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 30/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 09:26
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 29/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 18:41
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 29/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 08:11
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 29/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 19:39
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 28/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 09:57
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford River gauge due to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 27/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be this evening, 27/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:10
River Wye
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford River Gauge due to heavy rain forecast over night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of the 27/12/23, for the next 48 hours.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Persistent heavy rain is expected over the next 12 hours with further light rain forecast for the following 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising from the early hours of the 27/12/23.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning by 10am 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 09:47
River Wye
"River levels have fallen at the Ashford river guage but we expect them to rise again as a result of frontal rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue over the next 48 hours from 26/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening 26/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 17:43
River Wye
"River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue over the next 48 hours from 25/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high.We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning by 10am 26/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 09:23
River Wye
"River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high.We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening 25/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 18:23
River Wye
"River levels have risen and remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today 24/12/23 over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high.We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning, 25/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 09:51
River Wye
"River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue over the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 24/12/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 17:27
River Wye
"River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between the early hours of 24/12/23 into 25/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising from 02:00 on 24/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 24/12/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 16:09
River Wye
"River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between through the early hours of 24/12/23 into 25/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at 02:00 on 24/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 24/12/23, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:22
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 18/12/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning on 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 20:31
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 16/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 08:49
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 15/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 18:47
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 15/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 08:08
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 14/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 16:06
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 14/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:10
River Wye
River levels are high but falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 13/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:08
River Wye
River levels are high but falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 13/12/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 09:04
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may rise after today`s rainfall on 12/12/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 17:58
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge and the Buxton river Gauge. The risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels may rise in response on Tuesday, 12/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 12:28
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge and the Buxton river Gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. The risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 02:16
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge and rising at the Buxton river Gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 23:59
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 10:11
River Wye
River levels have risen and are steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:56
River Wye
River levels have risen and are steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 10:05
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Buxton and Ashford river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and see the GOV.website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:25
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated around 08:00 tomorrow morning, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:36
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 96 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated around 20:00 this evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 16:21
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Monday morning, 13/11/2023. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 17:57
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of Storm Ciaron. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising again tonight 03/11/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 11:26
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of Storm Ciaran. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 03/11/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 03/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 20:44
River Wye
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 16:10
River Wye
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the week. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, 24/10/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 15:00 on 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 20:44
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. 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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 17:43
River Wye
River levels are falling, however the river level at the Ashford gauge is still above Flood Alert threshold. Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and farmland remains possible.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Little rainfall is forecast over the rest of the weekend so river levels will continue to fall.
We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:16
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00, tonight 19/10/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels will continue to rise over the weekend.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 16:27
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 03:00 and 10:00 tomorrow, 24/07/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until 10:30 on 24/07/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.This message will be updated by 09:00 on 24/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 10:12
River Wye
A flood alert has been issued. River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 14/03/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until later today, 14/03/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 15:00 today, 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 14:07
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 17:00 today, 13/03/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 14/03/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
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 10:00 tomorrow morning, 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 12:32
River Wye
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 05:59
River Wye
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 02:22
River Wye
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2023 13:44
River Wye
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 18:40
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 20:30 today, 24/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow, 25/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 25/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 12:26
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin early this afternoon, 23/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for at least the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until late afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 20:00 this evening, 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:17
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 21/11/22 and tomorrow, 22/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 09:53
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 today, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:19
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tonight, 17/11/22 and tomorrow, 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:52
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, 17/11/22 and tomorrow, 18/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated 17:00 today, 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:10
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over night and into tomorrow. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 06:00 and 14:00 tomorrow, 16/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated 09:00, 17/11/22
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2022 16:24
River Wye
River levels remain elevated at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, however. We expect river levels to remain high until 04.11.22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00, 02.11.22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2022 07:08
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:00, 01.11.22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, however should be lighter today, 01.11.22. We expect river levels to remain high until 04.11.22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00, 01.11.22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:28
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 02:00 and 13:00 tomorrow, 01.11.22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02:00 on 02.11.22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01.11.22, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2022 07:31
River Wye
River levels have gradually risen overnight at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next six hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise gradually this morning, Friday 04/03/22 before beginning to fall away later today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 04/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 17:41
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to start rising tonight, 03/03/22 and continue to remain high until Saturday 05/03/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2022 17:54
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin this evening between 22:00 and 00:00 today, 28/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight on 28/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2022 07:03
River Wye
River levels remain high and slowly decreasing at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2022 19:23
River Wye
River levels remain high and slowly decreasing at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2022 07:36
River Wye
River levels remain high and slowly decreasing at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain throughout today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 19:06
River Wye
River levels remain high and slowly decreasing at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 07:38
River Wye
River levels remain high and steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 19:03
River Wye
River levels remain high and steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 07:30
River Wye
River levels remain high and steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 00:23
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 20:01
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:04
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:35
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until tomorrow 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 19:32
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until tomorrow 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:49
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until tomorrow 22/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tonight at 21:47, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 19:20
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We expect river levels to rise and remain high until tomorrow 21/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 05:31
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 22:45
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 16:17
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 19:48
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 13:22
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 18/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:11
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 17/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 17:15
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Buxton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 16/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2021 09:04
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 12/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 16:03
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 12/12/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 07:27
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 12/12/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 11/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 16:37
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 07:44
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 10/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 16:12
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 08:16
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 18:25
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 09/12/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 12:06
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 12:00 today, 08/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 09/12/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 08/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 16:20
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 30/11/21 and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 10:46
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 30/11/21 and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 30/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 18:48
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Buxton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 18:30 and midnight today, 21/05/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further light rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning 22/05/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily at 16:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:44
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until early evening today, before rising again Thursday morning (04/02/21) and remaining high through to Friday (05/02/21). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 22:51
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of Wednesday morning (03/02/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast in the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday late afternoon, before rising again overnight into Thursday (04/02/21). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 03/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 14:08
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall this morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over this evening. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated daily at 14:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 13:19
River Wye
River levels are high but falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
No further rainfall is forecast for the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of Sunday morning (31/01/2021). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:25
River Wye
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday evening (30/01/2021). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:06
River Wye
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday evening (30/01/2021). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 22:06
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday evening (30/01/2021). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 08:31
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from around 0700 today (28/01/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate, and low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning (30/01/2021).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 19:23
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast tonight (Wednesday 27/01/2021) into Friday morning (29/01/2021). Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from around 07:00 tomorrow morning (Thursday 28/01/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning (30/01/2021).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 17:34
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast tonight (Wednesday 27/01/2021) into Friday morning (29/01/2021). Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from mid-morning tomorrow (Thursday 28/01/2021).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning (30/01/2021).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 09:31
River Wye
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Ashford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 25/01/21 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:13
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 24/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 12:11
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:43
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Although no heavy rain is forecast over the next few days, we expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow the 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow, 22/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:14
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow afternoon, 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 21/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 07:03
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:00
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall expected to continue this evening through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from tomorrow afternoon, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the A6 at Buxton. Flooding is expected to continue on low lying agricultural land and roads around the following at risk areas Ashford and Bakewell. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:05
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall expected to begin from this evening and continuing through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from tomorrow morning, 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 3 days. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 19/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 06:56
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 17/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:03
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of tomorrow, 17/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 13:00
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 1pm and 8pm today, 16/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening 16/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 05:22
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from mid morning today (16/01/21) and into Sunday (17/01/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday lunchtime (17/01/21).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, Saturday 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 12:31
River Wye
River levels have fallen but remain high at the Ashford river gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today, 15/01/21 until tomorrow 16/01/21 when further rainfall is expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 11:43
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today, 14/01/21 until tomorrow 15/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 16:52
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 02:00am tomorrow 14/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 07:32
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue on the 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No more significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least this evening on the 27/12/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 16:49
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow, 27/12/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of Monday, 28/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 16:45
River Wye
River levels are plateauing but are forecast to rise again at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 08:39
River Wye
River levels are still rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening on 19/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:35
River Wye
River levels have started to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall today. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising until tomorrow 19/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 08:43
River Wye
River levels are steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
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.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2020 16:34
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of further rainfall tonight and throughout tomorrow. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and tomorrow, Friday 18/12/20.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 20/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Aug 2020 07:28
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 09:00 and 10:00 today, 26/08/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 23:29
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 02:00 and 04:00 tomorrow, 26/08/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 18:31
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 20:00 and 22:00 today, 25/08/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising at 19:00 on 25/08/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 09:21
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 13/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 13/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 18:16
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 13/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 09:54
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 12/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 12/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:37
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 12/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:48
River Wye
River levels remain high but are falling at Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening of Wednesday, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 20:07
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 11/03/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:45
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 11/03/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 06:49
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible from this morning, 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until this afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 12/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 21:34
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 16:12
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Wednesday, 11/03/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 09:59
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into this evening, 02/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 20:29
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 02/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 14:05
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 01/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:11
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 01/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 21:20
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through tomorrow, 01/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 14:55
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least this evening, 29/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:18
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least this evening, 29/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 21:03
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 16:14
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 07:45
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast through today, 28/02/20 and over the weekend. We expect river levels to rise in response to this rain. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 21:56
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast through tomorrow, 28/02/20 and over the weekend. We expect river levels to rise in response to this rain. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 14:17
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further showers are possible throughout today, 27/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later tonight, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 07:59
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further showers are possible throughout today, 27/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 01:50
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible in the early hours of this morning, 27/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated later this morning, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 18:24
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 27/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 12:43
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible today. We expect river levels to remain high into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 26/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 05:22
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible today. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 26/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 00:24
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible overnight tonight. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this morning, 26/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 16:44
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is possible overnight tonight. We expect river levels to remain high for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 08:35
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 17:23
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:29
River Wye
River levels are high and rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 19:15
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall this morning and further rainfall forecast overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
River levels have now fallen, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 12:06
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning, 24/02/2020. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this evening, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes. We are aware there is an issue with the River Level information on gov.uk, we are working to resolve this.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 04:51
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes. We are aware there is an issue with the River Level information on gov.uk, we are working to resolve this.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 19:39
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising around 5am on 23/02/2020. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated the morning of 23/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
We are aware there is an issue with the River Level information on gov.uk, we are working to resolve this.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:30
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising around 5am on 23/02/2020.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated the morning of 23/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 08:14
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast today, 22/02/2020 and tomorrow, 23/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:08
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend till 23/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 10:55
River Wye
River levels have fallen slightly this morning at the Ashford river gauge but are still forecast to remain high for the rest of the day. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 21/02/2020 and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by this evening, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 02:45
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further significant rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 21/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 21:17
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today from lunchtime onwards. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. 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. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 20:58
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today from lunchtime onwards. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. 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. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 11:02
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford and Buxton river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today from lunchtime onwards.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
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.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 19:32
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and river levels are expected to rise steadily again tomorrow, 18/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 15:22
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge. However, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tonight, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 07:15
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge. However, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 18:54
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:40
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
The heaviest of the rain has fallen, but further showers are forecast throughout the today, Sunday 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:06
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to fall between 21:00 this evening, 15/02/2020, and 06:00 tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and patrolling watercourses and communities.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:28
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge but remain high. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:18
River Wye
River levels are falling at the Ashford river gauge. However, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until this afternoon, 10/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further light rainfall is forecast today, 10/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:47
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels at the Buxton gauge are steady. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further more isolated rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:53
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Buxton and Ashford river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning and this afternoon, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:59
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Buxton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Saturday 08/02/20 into, and throughout Sunday 09/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible to begin tomorrow morning, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 07:46
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 17/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 17:20
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight, 16/12/19, and into tomorrow, 17/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 08:08
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 16/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 17:33
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tonight, 15/12/19, and into tomorrow, 16/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 08:57
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout today, 15/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 17:32
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout tonight, 14/12/19, into tomorrow, 15/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 08:34
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible this morning and into this afternoon, 14/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 14/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 20:23
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise further at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin overnight tonight, 13/12/19, and into tomorrow morning, 14/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tonight, 13/12/19 and into tomorrow morning, 14/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 15:22
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise further at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin overnight tonight, 13/12/19, and into tomorrow morning, 14/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 13/12/19 and into tomorrow morning, 14/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 14:51
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise further at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 13/12/19 and into tomorrow morning, 14/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 07:28
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 13/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 22:05
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin tonight, 12/12/19 and into tomorrow morning, 13/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 13/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 16:23
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin tonight, 12/12/19 and into tomorrow morning, 13/12/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to begin rising this afternoon, 12/12/19 and remain high into tomorrow, 13/12/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 12/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 19:02
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Buxton & Ashford river gauges as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, Tuesday 10/12/19.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 2 hours. We expect river levels to fall throughout tomorrow morning (Wednesday 11 December).
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2019 23:11
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 18/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2019 16:39
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the Ashford and Bakewell areas. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 18/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2019 07:00
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2019 22:08
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning of, 17/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2019 16:42
River Wye
River levels remain high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2019 10:47
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 16/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2019 02:41
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2019 21:08
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2019 13:06
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 15/11/19.
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 this evening, 15/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2019 04:29
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall with isolated heavy showers is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 15/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 20:30
River Wye
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow, 15/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 12:00
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise this afternoon at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 15/11/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 04:29
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall earlier in the week. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. A band of heavy rain is forecast on Thursday, 14/11/19, which may result in the river level rising again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Thursday 14/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2019 20:32
River Wye
River levels are slowly falling but remain high at the Ashford river gauge as a result of rainfall earlier in the week. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast on Thursday, 14/11/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 14/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2019 13:06
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are steady, and still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 13/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2019 05:14
River Wye
River levels are high but remain steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooded roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
No significant rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours, however, there is the potential for heavy rainfall on Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 13/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2019 18:08
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2019 10:15
River Wye
River levels have risen at the Buxton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2019 05:50
River Wye
River levels remain high and steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 12/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2019 20:20
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2019 12:34
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2019 05:32
River Wye
River levels are rising at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday onwards.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 18:03
River Wye
River levels remain high at the Ashford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rainfall is forecast from Monday morning onward, 11/11/19. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 10:20
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rainfall is forecast from Monday morning onward, 11/11/19. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 02:49
River Wye
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Ashford river gauge.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rainfall is forecast from Monday morning, 11/11/19.
Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 10/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2019 18:49
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2019 11:28
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 09/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later this evening, 09/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2019 02:31
River Wye
River levels are high but steady at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 09/11/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later this morning, 09/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2019 11:15
River Wye
River levels are high, but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Ashford and Bakewell areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 09/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2019 20:12
River Wye
River levels are high and are continuing to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2019 07:37
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight and this morning.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmlands is possible from this evening onwards. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
The rainfall is forecast to continue into this evening although there is uncertainty over the intensity and exact location of the rainfall, and where it will impact. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 07/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2019 17:06
River Wye
This is a pre-emptive alert. River levels may rise at the Buxton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected overnight into the early hours of tomorrow morning (Thu 07 November).
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmlands is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton.
Persistent heavy rainfall is forecast to continue to midday tomorrow (Thu 07 November).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2019 17:23
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 28/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2019 10:56
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 28/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2019 20:13
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow, 28/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2019 15:36
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow, 28/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2019 09:08
River Wye
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ashford river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 27/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 27/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 17:53
River Wye
River levels remain high but will soon begin to fall at the Ashford river gauge. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas, and the A6 at Buxton. No further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 02:01
River Wye
River levels continue to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Rainfall is forecast to continue until this afternoon, 26/10/2019. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 26/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 16:54
River Wye
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ashford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin around 2am tomorrow morning, 26/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/10/19, or as the situation changes.