Flood Alert Issued for River Trent Affecting Derbyshire and Leicestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Trent in Derbyshire. The alert was officially raised at 10:31 AM on March 1, 2026, in response to rising river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding infrastructure.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Specific areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads, including:

• Willington, Barrow upon Trent, and Swarkestone
• Bargate Lane and Ingleby Lane
• Access roads to Willington Meadows and the Twyford Village access road
• Church Lane at Barrow

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to take care when traveling through the region. The Environment Agency explicitly warns the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are forecast to persist over the next three days. Although only light rainfall is predicted over the next 48 hours, river levels at the Willington gauge are expected to remain high. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of low-lying land and local access roads.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately. High river levels are expected to continue until at least Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 5:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.