Flood Warning Info - River Hipper at Central Chesterfield

Area Description

Businesses of Raven Retail Park and properties along Spire Walk, Lordmill Street and Markham Road.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 23:00
River Hipper
River levels have now fallen following rainfall on Friday 20/10/23. As a result, there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area. We will continue to monitor the forecast and will re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. There may still be some areas where flood water is present until it can naturally drain away.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:59
River Hipper
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:17
River Hipper
River levels have risen quickly and unexpectedly in the Rother catchment. We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 08:00 or as the situation changes.