Flood Warning Issued for River Dove and Egginton Brook at Egginton, Derbyshire

Source: Environment Agency · Derbyshire, West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.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 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
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.
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, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.