Flood Warning Info - River Erewash at Langley Mill

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pinxton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are Langley Mill, and Shipley Gate, including Derby Road, and Cromford Road. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Further 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 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 08:00 tomorrow morning, 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.

"River levels are forecast to rise at the Pinxton river gauge as a result of Storm BABET. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to begin between 06:45 and 7:45 today, 20/10/23. Areas most at risk are Langley Mill, and Shipley Gate, including Derby Road, and Cromford Road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 06:00 on 21/10/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. This message will be updated 14:30 20/10/23"