Flood Alert Info - River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire
Area Description
River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire including Snake Lane, Park Road, Wirksworth Road and Town Street.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 15:49
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 30/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow morning, 01/10/24.
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 16:21
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 21:00 tonight, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 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 Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of rainfall later this evening into tomorrow morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 21:00 tonight, 25/09/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 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 16:49
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 22:00 this evening, 22/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 21:15
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have risen at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could continue through the coming days. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 07:51
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 16:42
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 4 Apr 2024 17:18
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 22 Feb 2024 05:48
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have fallen below threshold but remain high at the Duffield river gauge. Further rain is expected this morning, 22/02/24 and over the next 48 hours, as a result, the risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 16:59
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have fallen below threshold but remain high at the Duffield river gauge. Further rain is expected tomorrow morning, 22/02/24 and over the next 48 hours, as a result, the risk of flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 Ecclesbourne
River levels are expected to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 by 17:00 this afternoon, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 20:50
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 by 09:00, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 13:35
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 by 22:00, 20/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:39
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are high at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 03/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 11:05
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland is expected to begin this evening, 01/01/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 02/01/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 10:01
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield River gauge due to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 27/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 updated this evening, 27/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:11
River Ecclesbourne
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
The frontal rainfall is expected over the next 24 hour. 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 9 Dec 2023 19:56
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have risen at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flood risk to roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 10:11
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 20:24
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 11:58
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 4 Dec 2023 15:30
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and some snow melt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 11:20
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the next few hours, 04/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further heavy 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 19:51
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are falling, however flooding of roads, paths and farmland remains possible this weekend.
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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Little rainfall is forecast over the rest of the weekend so river levels should 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 16:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:14
River Ecclesbourne
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 21 Feb 2022 10:43
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are falling but will rise again at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening.
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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 00:38
River Ecclesbourne
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 00:14
River Ecclesbourne
"River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning, 21/02/21, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 12:11
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have risen at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, 20/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further heavy 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 and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:00
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow, 21/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. Further heavy rainfall is forecast within the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow, 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 19 Jan 2021 18:43
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall expected to continue this evening through to Thursday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow afternoon, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 18:17
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge 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 in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 9 Mar 2020 21:34
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from tomorrow morning, Tuesday 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow night, 10/03/20. 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 16:11
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from tomorrow morning, 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow night, 10/03/20.
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 23 Feb 2020 05:00
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 this afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:29
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 16 Feb 2020 19:49
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, however further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 07:52
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 17:49
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from late tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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 9 Feb 2020 17:35
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are high but steady at the Duffield river gauge as a result of today’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland will continue overnight but river levels may begin to fall tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 09:43
River Ecclesbourne
River levels continue to rise at the Duffield river gauge 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, 09/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 17:28
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield 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 along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. 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 15 Nov 2019 00:11
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are falling at the Duffield river gauge. However, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further light rainfall with isolated heavy showers is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to fall overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2019 16:44
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 18:00 this evening, 14/11/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until early tomorrow morning, 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 11 Nov 2019 05:32
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from Monday onwards.
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, 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2019 17:51
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are forecast to rise at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
We expect river levels to begin rising at 01:00 am on 11/11/19.
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, 11/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2019 11:27
River Ecclesbourne
This Flood Alert has been removed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. The Flood Warning for the area has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding may still affect roads and low lying land.
We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 02:01
River Ecclesbourne
River levels are rising at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this afternoon, 26/10/2019. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield. Rainfall is forecast to continue until this afternoon. 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 15:54
River Ecclesbourne
River levels have risen at the Duffield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin around 8am tomorrow morning, 26/10/19. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Ecclesbourne around Duffield.
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.