Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire and Leicestershire as Heavy Rain Forecast
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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 Trent in Derbyshire, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding starting overnight on February 26.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands
- 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 East Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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