Flood Alert Info - Lower Derwent in Derbyshire
Area Description
River Derwent from Rowsley to the River Trent at Shardlow.
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 5 Dec 2024 16:21
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 07:00 tomorrow, 06/12/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further heavy 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.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 06/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 08:12
River Derwent
River levels are falling but remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 25/11/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:09
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning, 25/11/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:25
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 this morning, 24/11/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until early on Monday morning, 25/11/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 16:00
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 05:00 tomorrow, 23/11/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high until early on Mondy morning, 25/11/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been patrolling watercourses in the area.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 16:27
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until 02/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 02/10/2024.
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. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 09:22
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until 02/10/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02/10/2024.
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. To check the status of road closures online, please visit the One Network live map.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 20:23
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne and Derby St Marys river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 01/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Also Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow night, 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 30 Sep 2024 15:52
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 01/10/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow night, 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 22 Sep 2024 16:49
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 23:00 this evening, 22/09/2024. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 20:17
River Derwent
River levels continue to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could occur through to Friday 24/05/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 07:46
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland could occur from this afternoon, 23/05/2024 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 16:02
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne 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 including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 23 Feb 2024 20:27
River Derwent
River levels have fallen, but remain high, at the Church Wilne 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 11:37
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow morning, 24/02/24.
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 by 20:00 this afternoon, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 23:48
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow morning, 23/02/24.
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 by 12:00 tomorrow afternoon, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:04
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later tomorrow morning, 23/02/24.
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.
This message will be updated by 09:00, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 05:47
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:30 today, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 23/02/24.
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.
This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 18:57
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:30 today, 21/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 23/02/24.
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.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 22/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 21:51
River Derwent
River levels are high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 19/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 21:39
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 19/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 13:35
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:30 today, 18/02/24. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to begin falling from early morning tomorrow, 18/02/24.
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 this evening, 18/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:08
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 by 18:00 this evening, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 21:00
River Derwent
River levels are high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high for a 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:05
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for a 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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 23:00 on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:57
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels have fallen below the flood risk threshold but standing water may still pose a 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 Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 22:59
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 11:43
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
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 00:45
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 11:39
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 by 22:00 tonight, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:39
River Derwent
River levels are high and forecast to rise further at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 09:58
River Derwent
River levels are high and forecast to rise further at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 18:31
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 01/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 10:03
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 20:00 this evening, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 16:41
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. 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, Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least Monday 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 18:51
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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. 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 09:21
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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. 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 18:34
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 19:36
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 10:21
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne River gauge due to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 27/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 17:18
River Derwent
"River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
"River levels are falling at Church Wilne river gauge but we expect them to rise this evening as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today, 26/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 17:49
River Derwent
"River levels have risen and remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today, 25/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
"River levels have risen and remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today, 25/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 18:24
River Derwent
"River levels have risen and remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today 24/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
"River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of frontal rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today 24/12/2023 and over the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road.
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 24/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 17:10
River Derwent
"River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today 23/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road.
Further frontal 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 by 10:00 in the morning 24/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 08:13
River Derwent
"River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to continue from today 23/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 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 by 19:00 this evening 23/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 17:39
River Derwent
"River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 21:00 22/12/2023 and over the next 48 hours, . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise.
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, 23/12/2023, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:47
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight, 18/12/23. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 19/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 16:16
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 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, Thursday 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:10
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 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 evening, Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:08
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 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, Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 09:11
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 18:05
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 12:27
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours 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.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 23:05
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 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 11:28
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne, Matlock and Chatsworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 10/12/2023.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Areas also at risk are 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 expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 12/12/2023.
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, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 23:36
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne, Matlock and Chatsworth river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:00 on Saturday, 09/12/2023.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Areas also at risk are 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 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, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:40
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne and Matlock river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:00 on Saturday, 09/12/2023.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Areas also at risk are 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 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, 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 12:34
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 8 Dec 2023 17:08
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge following persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise again following the rainfall on Saturday morning and remain high until Sunday 10/12/2023.
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. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:21
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:24
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne 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 including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 12:15
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening, 07/12/23.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 6 Dec 2023 07:17
River Derwent
River levels are high but falling at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of recent persistent heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to continue falling on Wednesday 06/12/23. Further heavy rainfall is expected on Thursday, 07/12/23 and river levels are expected to rise. 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 19:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 15:50
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight into Wednesday 06/12/23. Further heavy rainfall is expected on Thursday, 07/12/23. 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 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 08:04
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high for a couple of 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 19:00 on 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 13:55
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected in the next few hours, with levels remaining high for 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 5 Nov 2023 09:24
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further scattered showers 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.
This message will be updated this evening, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 02:58
River Derwent
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 3 Nov 2023 18:21
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 tomorrow morning, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 11:13
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 19:29
River Derwent
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 Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
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 Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of Storm Babet. Flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 18:43
River Derwent
River levels remain high; therefore flooding of roads, paths and farmland also remains likely 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 including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Little rainfall is forecast over the rest of the weekend so river levels should fall. Although some rain on Tuesday could mean they rise again.
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 19:15
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 04:00 and 12:00 tomorrow, 24/07/23. 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. We expect river levels to rise until 07:45 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 22:28
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 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 by 09:00 tomorrow morning, 15/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 10:02
River Derwent
A flood alert has been issued. River levels are high but steady at Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy 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 Church Wilne and Draycott areas and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until 15:00, 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 22:00 tonight, 14/03/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 16:33
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from midnight tonight, 13/03/23. 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. Also affected are some low lying farmland in the Church Wilne and Draycott areas and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening on 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 14 Jan 2023 17:44
River Derwent
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.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 14:00
River Derwent
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 01:18
River Derwent
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 23 Nov 2022 07:22
River Derwent
River levels are high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall on Monday. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. Consequently, river levels are forecast to have a small rise this morning and flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 23/11/2022. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 16:11
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 22/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to rise until around 18:00 on 22/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. 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 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 09:03
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 22/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 by 17:00 today, 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:14
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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 17 Nov 2022 16:23
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 17/11/22 and tomorrow, 18/11/22. 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 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 Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 17/11/22 and tomorrow, 18/11/22. 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. 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 16:15
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road.
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 31 Oct 2022 17:26
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 08:00 and 11:00 tomorrow, 01.11.22. 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 heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least 05:00 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 24 Feb 2022 07:52
River Derwent
River levels remain high but slowly falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through 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 23 Feb 2022 19:03
River Derwent
River levels remain high but slowly falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 Derwent
River levels remain high but slowly falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 23 Feb 2022 00:25
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, 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 in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 20:03
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:55
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge, and are falling at the Matlock river gauge and the Derby St Marys 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:35
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge, the Matlock river gauge and the Derby St Marys 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 19:39
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge, the Matlock river gauge and the Derby St Marys 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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 tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 10:02
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge, the Matlock river gauge and the Derby St Marys river gauge as a result of yesterday heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby, Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road.
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 tonight at 22:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 05:14
River Derwent
"River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of yesterday heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 this evening, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:07
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 16:35
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 07:59
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 19/02/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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, 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 07:44
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 10/12/2021. 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, 10/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 16:12
River Derwent
River levels remain high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 10/12/2021. 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, 10/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 09:30
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 10/12/21. 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 this afternoon, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 07:37
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 today, 09/12/2021. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 10/12/2021.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:10
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is not forecast. We expect river levels to rise steadily through today and remain high until tomorrow, 08/02/21. 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, 08/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 08:18
River Derwent
River levels have fallen at the Church Wilne river gauge but are forecast to rise this evening as a result of rainfall today, 06/02/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise today and remain high through tomorrow, 07/02/21. 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, 07/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 08:05
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through today, 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, 06/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 09:25
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through today, 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 morning, 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 07:53
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into 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, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 22:55
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of Wednesday morning (03/02/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday evening, before rising again on 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, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:42
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 03/02/21. 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, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 13:22
River Derwent
River levels are high but falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 this evening (30/01/21). 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 tomorrow morning, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 08:21
River Derwent
River levels are high but slowly falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday afternoon (30/01/21). 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 tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:40
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from around 10:00 this morning (28/01/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast until this evening. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening (29/01/21).
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 tomorrow morning, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:46
River Derwent
River levels are high but falling at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further light 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges 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, Sunday 24/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 11:02
River Derwent
The flood alert for the Lower Derwent remains in force following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Buttercrambe, Stamford Bridge and Elvington. Flood warnings are also in force in the area. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow morning, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:06
River Derwent
The flood alert for the Lower Derwent remains in force following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Buttercrambe, Stamford Bridge and Elvington. No further significant rainfall is expected today, Thursday 21/01/2021. Flood warnings are also in force in the area. River levels are rising again in response to this additional rainfall. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message tomorrow morning 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:20
River Derwent
River levels have are rising at the Matlock, Derby St Marys and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue, 20/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby. Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, and roads around the following at risk areas Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until at least tomorrow evening, 21/01/21. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 21/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:05
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock, Derby St Marys and Church Wilne 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 Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby. Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Flooding is expected to continue on low lying agricultural land and roads around the following at risk areas Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 days.We expect river levels to remain high until Friday, 22/01/21.This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 18:23
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock, Derby St Marys and Church Wilne 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 afternoon, 19/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Folly Road in Derby, Ford Lane at Allestree, Parkers Piece, Darley Fields, Darley Abbey, Elvaston and Haslam's Lane at Derby.Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow evening, 19/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 06:48
River Derwent
River levels have dropped but are forecast to rise again at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between this evening and overnight, 18/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley.
Further significant rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 06:27
River Derwent
River levels have dropped but are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between this evening and overnight, 18/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley.
Further significant rainfall is forecast over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 09:47
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 17/01/21 and overnight, 18/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 18/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast in the next 48 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 tomorrow morning, 18/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 13:34
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 3pm today, 16/01/21 and overnight, 17/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 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 tomorrow morning, 17/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 06:04
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from later this afternoon (16/01/21) and into Sunday (17/01/21).
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 afternoon.
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 11:43
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today 15/01/21 and into tomorrow, 16/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 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 tomorrow morning, 16/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 12:53
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 12:45pm today 14/01/21 and overnight tomorrow, 15/01/21. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 15/01/21. 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 tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 15:32
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening, 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours of tomorrow, 28/12/20.
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 tomorrow morning, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 07:11
River Derwent
River levels have risen at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Although Today 24/12/20 and Friday 25/12/20 are forecast to be mainly dry, further rainfall is forecast over from Saturday. We expect river levels to remain high this evening on 24/12/20 are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated daily, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:48
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 12/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 afteroon, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 20:07
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this afternoon, 10/03/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 Derwent
River levels rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from this afternoon, 10/03/20. 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, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until this afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from tomorrow, Tuesday 10/03/20. 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, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until later on Wednesday, 11/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area. 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 Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from tomorrow, 10/03/20. 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.
Heavy persistent rainfall is forecast to continue until tomorrow afternoon, 10/03/20. We expect river levels to remain high until later on 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 1 Mar 2020 20:29
River Derwent
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through 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 Derwent
River levels are high but steadily falling at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through 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 this evening, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:06
River Derwent
River levels are high and steady at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
No rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through 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 this afternoon, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 21:21
River Derwent
River levels are high and steady at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of farmland and roads continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 14:57
River Derwent
River levels are gradually rising at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to keep gradually rising 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 Derwent
River levels are gradually rising at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to keep gradually rising 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 21:02
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, Saturday 29/02/20. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over 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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 15:08
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, Saturday 29/02/20.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over 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 avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 08:05
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 this afternoon, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 01:55
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 18:28
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 12:51
River Derwent
River levels remain high but steady at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 05:21
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 00:29
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 16:52
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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 08:29
River Derwent
River levels remain high at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley, farmland in Elvaston and Haslams Lane at Derby. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 26/02/20. 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 18:56
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.Farmland in Elvaston and Haslams Lane at Derby.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 25/02/20.
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 17:38
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow evening 25/02/20.
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 09:41
River Derwent
River levels are high and rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. 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. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:40
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges 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 Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 08:58
River Derwent
River levels are rising at the Matlock and Church Wilne river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is imminent. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road, Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast until approximately midday today, 23/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today. 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, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 00:20
River Derwent
River levels have fallen at the Church Wilne river gauge, but are forecast to rise steadily again tomorrow evening, 20/02/2020, as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow, 20/02/2020. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 19:46
River Derwent
River levels have fallen at the Church Wilne river gauge, but are forecast to rise steadily again tomorrow morning, 20/02/2020, as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow, 20/02/2020. 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, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 11:51
River Derwent
River levels are falling, but remain high at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding continues. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. We expect river levels to continue to fall through Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rainfall is forecast for today (19/02/2020) and tomorrow (20/02/2020). Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 05:33
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high through Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 00:45
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:04
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 19/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 10:46
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne river gauge. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley.
Further rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 19/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 19:32
River Derwent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and we expect river levels to remain high throughout 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 15:00
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at Church Wilne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours and possible further rain on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Derwent
River levels are high but steady at Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, however further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to begin to fall around noon, Monday 17/02/20. 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 19:10
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley. The heaviest of the rain has fallen, however further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tonight 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 07:50
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at Church Wilne 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 Church Wilne, Draycot, and Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley.
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 17:22
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin early tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley.
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 Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of yesterday’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today 10/02/2020 and into tomorrow 11/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, Church Wilne, Draycot, Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high this evening, 10/02/2020 and into tomorrow 11/02/2020. 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 tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:19
River Derwent
River levels are high but steady at the Church Wilne river gauge as a result of yesterday’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today 10/02/2020 and. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, Church Wilne, Draycot, Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Further light rainfall is forecast today, 10/02/2020. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 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 19:25
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening 09/02/2020 and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, Church Wilne, Draycot, Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Further, more isolated rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow 10/02/2020. 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, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:56
River Derwent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Matlock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening 09/02/2020 and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, Church Wilne, Draycot, Wilne Lane between Draycot and Sawley and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. Further, more isolated rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow 10/02/2020. 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 this evening, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.