Flood Alert Issued for Upper Dove Region in Derbyshire and Staffordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Dove area, with high river levels expected to impact low-lying land and roads through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire and Staffordshire
- 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 Staffordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper Dove area within the West Midlands region. The alert was officially raised at 7:18 PM on March 12, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Derbyshire and Staffordshire. According to the Environment Agency, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- The River Dove: Between Izaak Walton and Rocester.
- The Henmore Brook: Between Carsington Dam and Mayfield.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and advise the public to stay informed as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast throughout the evening, which may lead to the flooding of roads and land near the riverbanks. Levels are expected to remain high throughout the overnight period and into the following day.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of March 12, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist into the afternoon of Friday, March 13, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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