Flood Alert Issued for River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
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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 River Erewash, warning of potential flooding in Pinxton, Ilkeston, and surrounding areas due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
- 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 and Nottinghamshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Erewash in the East Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 due to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Specific areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads around Pinxton, including the Pinxton Wharf access road. Other affected locations include Langley Mill, Ilkeston, Stapleford, and the recreation area at Sandiacre.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises individuals to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being monitored. While river levels at the Pinxton gauge are reportedly falling, they continue to pose a flood risk. Light rainfall is forecast for the region over the next 24 hours, which may contribute to sustained high water levels.
Timeline
The flood alert is in effect for 28 February 2026. River levels are expected to remain high until at least 12:00 noon on 28 February 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 5:00 PM on 28 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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