Flood Alert Issued for River Wye in Derbyshire; Ashford and Bakewell Areas at Risk
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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 Wye in Derbyshire, warning of rising water levels and potential flooding in Ashford and Bakewell.
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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, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised on February 21, 2026, at 5:17 PM following reports of high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Wye within the East Midlands region. Specific geographic areas most at risk include low-lying agricultural land and roads in the Ashford and Bakewell areas of Derbyshire.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels change.
Expected Conditions
River levels at the Ashford in the Water Gauge are currently rising rapidly due to the nature of the catchment area. Rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, which is expected to contribute to the high water levels and potential flooding of roads and farmland.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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