Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire; High River Levels Persist
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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 high water levels affecting low-lying roads and agricultural land.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Trent in Derbyshire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible in the region. River levels currently remain high following recent conditions, and the agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the East Midlands area, specifically affecting parts of Derby, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. Areas at the highest risk include low-lying agricultural land and several specific roads:
- Willington and Barrow upon Trent
- Swarkestone and Bargate Lane
- Access roads to Willington Meadows
- Twyford Village access road
- Church Lane at Barrow
- Ingleby Lane
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and river levels.
- Stay informed as the situation develops, particularly if traveling via the listed access roads.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Willington and Shardlow Gauges remain high, though they are currently reported to be slowly dropping. However, light rainfall is forecast over the next 72 hours, which may influence the duration of the high water levels. The risk of flooding to low-lying areas continues despite the slow recession of the river.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 23, 2026, at 4:42 PM. The Environment Agency expects to provide a status update by 09:00 AM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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