Flood Alert Issued for Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook in Derbyshire
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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 parts of Derbyshire, warning that high river levels may cause flooding on low-lying land and roads starting Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire, West Midlands
- 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 Derbyshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should be prepared for changing conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region within Derbyshire, specifically focusing on the Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the following watercourses:
- Egginton Brook
- Foston Brook
- Hilton Brook
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate high river levels beginning this evening, which may lead to the flooding of land and roads near the brooks. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as the water levels respond to recent conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the evening of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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