Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire; High River Levels Expected Through Monday
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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 and Leicestershire, warning of potential flooding on roads and agricultural land through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire and Leicestershire, 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 Derbyshire and Leicestershire, East Midlands.
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 5:02 PM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding areas.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the East Midlands region, specifically impacting parts of Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Key locations and infrastructure at risk include:
- Towns and Villages: Willington, Ingleby, Barrow upon Trent, and Swarkestone.
- Roads: The B5008 at Willington, the A5132 between Willington and Barrow, Bargate Lane, Ingleby Lane, Church Lane at Barrow, and Meadow Lane.
- Access Points: Access roads to Willington Meadows, the Twyford Village access road, and the access frontage at Swarkestone.
- Land: Low-lying agricultural land adjacent to the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can change rapidly.
- Stay informed by monitoring local weather reports and river level updates.
- Take care when traveling on low-lying roads near the River Trent.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Willington and Shardlow gauges are currently high and are forecast to remain elevated. Rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, which will contribute to sustained high water levels. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of low-lying land and significant surface water on local roadways.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect and river levels are forecast to remain high until at least Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions shift.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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