Flood Alert Issued for Lower Derwent in Derbyshire and Surrounding Counties
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Derwent, warning of potential flooding in Derbyshire and Leicestershire due to rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands, UK
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Midlands, UK.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Derwent in Derbyshire. This alert, designated as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels on the River Derwent.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Specific locations identified as being at the highest risk include:
- Low-lying agricultural land and roads near rivers
- Church Wilne
- Draycott
- Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling through the region.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed. Further light rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours, which may contribute to sustained high water levels. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as these conditions persist.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 28, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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