Flood Warning Issued for Foston Brook at Foston in Derbyshire
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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 warning for Foston Brook at Foston, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads on February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Derbyshire, West 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, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for Foston Brook at Foston. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property and ensure safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the West Midlands region within the county of Derbyshire. According to the Environment Agency, flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in the vicinity of Watery Lane and Woodland Drive.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Activate any flood protection products you may have installed.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be hazardous.
- Monitor local news and weather updates for changes in the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the Foston Brook are expected to cause flooding throughout the day. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the community.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 6:04 AM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur today, February 28. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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