Flood Warning: Tributaries in South Derbyshire
Message Last Updated:
2026-05-02 16:04:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-05-02 16:04:00
Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 02 May 2026 .
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries to the River Derwent and River Trent in South Derbyshire, including Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddeston Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Belper Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Levels will remain high until tomorrow morning, 03/05/26.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 03 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
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