Flood Alert Info - River Doe Lea catchment
Area Description
The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:34
River Doe Lea
River levels have risen on the River Doe Lea due to persistent rainfall and rapid snowmelt overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Doe Lea this morning, Friday 09/02/24, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Buttermilk Lane and Poolsbrook.
River levels are expected to peak this morning, however further rainfall is forecast throughout today and we will continue to monitor river levels and rainfall closely.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:30pm on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:22
River Doe Lea
River levels are rising on the River Doe Lea due to widespread rainfall today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Doe Lea, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Buttermilk Lane and Pools Brook. Further rainfall is forecast throughout this evening. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00 am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:48
River Doe Lea
River levels have fallen on the River Doe Lea. These are expected to continue to fall into Sunday, 22/10/2023. Further flooding is no longer expected in this area.
We continue to closely monitor this situation.
This message will be updated by 11:45, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:47
River Doe Lea
River levels are falling but remain very high on the River Doe Lea due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is still possible through out today, 21st October 2023 and into the evening.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 07:00 AM, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:58
River Doe Lea
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Doe Lea due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley and Buttermilk
Lane.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible through the evening of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 00:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:31
River Doe Lea
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Doe Lea due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley and Buttermilk
Lane.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 00:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 20:59
River Doe Lea
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Doe Lea due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley and Buttermilk
Lane.
Flooding of low lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday the 20th of October.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 May 2023 11:43
River Doe Lea
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 9 Feb 2020 16:11
River Doe Lea
River levels have risen in response to the heavy and persistent rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Levels are rising and are expected to peak at approximately 19:00 (09/02/2020) and remain high until midnight. Although the heavy rainfall has eased, high winds and further showers are forecast this evening and into Monday (10/02/2020). We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 00:15 on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.