Flood Warning Issued for Henmore Brook at Ashbourne

Source: Environment Agency · Derbyshire

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A flood warning has been issued for the Henmore Brook at Ashbourne in Derbyshire due to rising river levels.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Derbyshire
Issued
August 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood warning issued by the Environment Agency (severity level 2) for Henmore Brook at Ashbourne.

Affected Areas

Derbyshire in the West Midlands region. Flooding may affect properties around Sturston Mill, Ashbourne Town Centre and Henmore Trading Estate.

What You Should Do

Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding.

Timeline

The warning was raised at 08:58 on 27 August 2026. Flooding is expected on 27 August 2026 this afternoon. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood warning has been issued for the Henmore Brook at Ashbourne in Derbyshire due to rising river levels.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Derbyshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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