Flood Alert Issued for Lower Derwent in Derbyshire as River Levels Rise
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 on agricultural land and roads through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Derwent in Derbyshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels on the River Derwent.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Specific areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads. Key locations identified include:
- Church Wilne
- Draycott
- Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care when traveling through the affected region. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels have already led to flooding in some areas. Current data from the Church Wilne Gauge indicates that river levels have peaked and remain steady, with no further rise forecasted. While no additional rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours, water levels are expected to remain high.
Timeline
The flood alert is active for February 17, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until approximately 21:00 local time. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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