Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire and Leicestershire as Heavy Rain Forecast

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Trent in Derbyshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels resulting from heavy rainfall in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the East Midlands area, specifically impacting portions of Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Locations most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads in the following areas:

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

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.

Expected Conditions

Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at the Willington gauge are forecast to begin rising starting at 22:00 on February 26, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist overnight, potentially leading to flooding of low-lying areas.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 4:35 PM on February 26, 2026. Flooding is considered possible on February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on this situation by 9:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.