Flood Alert Issued for River Amber in Derbyshire Near Ambergate

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Amber in Derbyshire. This alert, which carries a severity level of 3, was officially raised at 7:57 AM on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert is focused on the River Amber within the East Midlands region. Specifically, the Environment Agency identifies low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate as the areas most at risk.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the Derbyshire area are advised to take care. The Environment Agency specifically warns the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to persist throughout the day. While light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, river levels at the Wingfield Park gauge are expected to remain high.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective as of February 28, 2026. Current projections indicate that river levels at the Wingfield Park gauge will remain high until at least 15:00 on February 28. This message is scheduled to be updated by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.