Our photographer Brian Eyre captured these images of the town centre under water this morning – with many roads turned into rivers and traffic lights more useful as river gauges.
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area, with a number of roads closed because of flooding.
A Derbyshire County Council spokesperson said: “The A6 Bakewell Road at Matlock is closed due to flooding, along with a number of other roads across the county.
"Please pay attention to road closed signs and do not drive through flood water.”
A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: “We have many roads across the county which are closed due to flooding.
"If you see a road closed sign – please do not ignore it, and ensure you take an alternative route.”
1. Flooding in Matlock
Police and council officials were forced to close several roads in Matlock town centre. They urged people not to ignore the signs. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Flooding in Matlock
Flood warnings are in place across the River Derwent's catchment area. The river flows close to Matlock town centre. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Flooding in Matlock
Road closure signs were put in place across the town as Matlock woke to more flooding misery. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Flooding in Matlock
Many roads in the town centre are under water this morning. Photo: Brian Eyre