Flood Alert Issued for Lower Dove in Derbyshire and Staffordshire
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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 Dove area, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads starting early February 27.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Derbyshire and Staffordshire)
- 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 West Midlands (Derbyshire and Staffordshire).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Dove area in the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Dove. The geographic scope includes the region between Rocester and Clay Mills, impacting parts of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast overnight following recent rainfall. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the risk to the surrounding area. Flooding is most likely to affect land and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the river.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:03 PM on February 26, 2026. Flooding conditions are possible starting from the early hours of February 27, 2026. Agency officials expect to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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