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