Flood Alert Info - Upper River Rother catchment
Area Description
River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
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 1 Oct 2024 08:23
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have fallen following yesterday’s heavy and persistent rainfall. Further rain is expected today, Tuesday 1/10/24. Whilst rivers may respond to this, we are not expecting levels to rise significantly. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Surface water may continue to affect low spots on roads. Please take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads near rivers and the parkland at Saint Augustine’s. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 16:25 on 01/10/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 19:15
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
Rising river levels throughout this evening, as a result of persistent rainfall, may lead to flooding. Levels are expected to peak between 7 and 8pm tonight, 30/09/2024. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Surface Water flooding may be possible.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and into tomorrow morning, 01/10/2024, and no further significant rainfall is expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers. Impacts are expected at the parkland at Saint Augustine’s. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:34
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are currently rising on the River Rother between Chesterfield to Whittington due to widespread rainfall today and into this evening, Saturday 09/12/2023.
Flooding is possible from 6 PM to 2 AM on 09/12/2023 to 10/12/2023, with a peak expected in Chesterfield at 11 PM. Further rainfall is forecast overnight with weather remaining unsettled throughout the rest of the weekend.
We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 01:30 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 03:59
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels on the Upper Rother have peaked following yesterday’s widespread rainfall and are expected to recede. As further rainfall is forecast over the coming days, we will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:25
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are rising on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to widespread rainfall today, Thursday 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
We currently expect levels to peak this evening and overnight before falling into Friday morning (08/12/2023), but we do not expect to issue any flood warnings at this time.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 06:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 13:07
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to widespread rainfall today, Thursday 07/12/2023. Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting. Flooding is possible from 05:00 PM on 07/12/2023 with levels peaking overnight, however rainfall is forecast to continue overnight, and weather will remain unsettled into the weekend.
We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 20:59
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have continued to fall in the Upper River Rother catchment and the risk of further flooding has significantly reduced. This alert remains in force as further rainfall is forecast tonight and into tomorrow, which may cause river levels to rise from mid-morning. This is a shorter, much less intense period of rainfall than last weekend so we do not expect the river level rise to bring significant impacts.
Our incident room is open, and we continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 05:00 AM, 24/10/23.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 09:39
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have fallen in the Upper River Rother catchment. Further rainfall is forecast tonight into tomorrow and rivers will be receptive to further rainfall. Our incident room is open, and we continue to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 17:40, 23/10/23.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 19:03
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have continued to fall throughout Sunday and are expected to continue to do so tomorrow, Monday 23rd October. The risk of flooding has passed for now, although rivers will be very receptive to any further rainfall.
Our incident room remains open and we will continue to monitor the situation closely. We have been out checking our flood defences and visiting areas affected by the flooding on Friday. We have been liaising closely with our partners and are mobilising pumps to help move standing water away from Tapton Terrace area.
Do not put yourself at risk by entering flood water.
This message will be updated by 07:00 AM on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 13:27
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have fallen on the Rivers Whitting, Drone, Hipper and Rother. However, the impacts of flooding from Storm Babet remain, affecting areas around the River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
Our incident rooms remains open, and we have operational staff on site in the Chesterfield area today.
This message will be updated by 21:30, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:39
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother.
Flooding in areas adjacent to these rivers, is still possible with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting is still possible through out today, 22nd October 2023 and into the evening.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:40, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:55
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother.
Flooding in areas adjacent to these rivers, is still possible with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting is still possible through out today, 21st October 2023 and into the evening.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:56
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from through the evening of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 00:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:31
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 00:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 21:52
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 20:59
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting� and Parkland
at Saint Augustine's.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:20
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels are rising on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper and River Rother due to heavy persistent showers which are expected to continue through the night.
Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting. We currently expect rivers to peak in the early hours of Tuesday morning (1/11/2022).
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please be aware that localised surface water flooding is possible.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Aug 2022 19:50
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have risen as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 this evening. Areas most at risk are Parkland at Saint Augustine's.
Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next 18 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow, 17/08/2022.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/08/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 06:49
River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting
River levels have risen as a result of Storm Dennis. Further rainfall is expected throughout Sunday, 16/02/2020. Based on the current forecast, river levels are expected to peak this morning, 16/02/2020. There are flood warnings in force for central Chesterfield, Tapton and Staveley. The risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains, with the area at most risk Parkland at Saint Augustine's. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Leeds incident room remains open. 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 the Met Office for the latest forecast. This message will be updated at 14:50, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.