Flood Warning Issued for River Dove and Egginton Brook at Egginton, 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 Egginton, Derbyshire, as high river levels on the River Dove and Egginton Brook are expected to cause flooding today.
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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
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Dove and Egginton Brook at Egginton. The alert was officially raised at 11:23 AM on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels that are expected to cause flooding throughout the day.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the area of Egginton in Derbyshire, within the West Midlands region. Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in the vicinity of the following locations:
- Blacksmith's Lane
- Duck Street
- Fish Pond Lane
- Church Road
- Main Street
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions immediately:
- Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
- Activate any flood protection products you may have for your property.
- Stay informed by monitoring local river levels and rainfall data.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause flooding on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels in the River Dove and Egginton Brook area to assess the ongoing risk to properties and infrastructure.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 11:23 AM on February 28, 2026. 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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