Flood Warning Issued for River Trent at Cavendish Bridge in Derbyshire and Leicestershire

Source: Environment Agency · East Midlands (Derbyshire and Leicestershire)

This alert is no longer in effect.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 the River Trent at Cavendish Bridge, with flooding expected to begin at 10:00 PM on March 2, 2026.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
East Midlands (Derbyshire and Leicestershire)
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 East Midlands (Derbyshire and Leicestershire).

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Trent at Cavendish Bridge. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the vicinity.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Cavendish Bridge area within the East Midlands. Key locations at risk include Back Lane and London Road. The geographic scope of this alert spans the counties of Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to activate any flood protection products they may have. If you have a flood plan, you should begin acting on it immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding in the designated areas. According to the Shardlow Gauge, river levels are continuing to rise. While no further rainfall is currently forecast, the existing volume is sufficient to cause significant impact. Levels are expected to peak around 22:00 PM and remain high throughout the overnight period.

Timeline

The flood warning was raised on March 2, 2026. Flooding is expected to commence at approximately 22:00 PM on March 2, 2026. This message will remain in effect until the situation changes, with a scheduled update expected by 10:00 AM on March 3, 2026.

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 the River Trent at Cavendish Bridge, with flooding expected to begin at 10:00 PM on March 2, 2026.
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 East Midlands (Derbyshire and Leicestershire). 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.