Flood Alert Issued for River Wye in Derbyshire Affecting Ashford and Bakewell Areas
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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High river levels on the River Wye have prompted a flood alert for parts of Derbyshire, including Ashford and Bakewell, though levels are beginning to fall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire, 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, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Wye in Derbyshire. This alert indicates that while river levels remain high, the risk of flooding to local infrastructure and land continues.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Wye in the East Midlands region. Geographic areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads in the vicinity of Ashford and Bakewell in Derbyshire.
What You Should Do
Local residents and commuters are urged to take care when traveling through the affected region. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Current monitoring shows high river levels across the area. At the Ashford in the Water Gauge, levels are reportedly falling; however, they still pose a significant flood risk. Fortunately, no further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, which may assist in the recession of water levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:21 AM on February 17, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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