Derbyshire weather: Flood alerts issued for rivers across Derbyshire amid Met Office warning for heavy rain
Heavy rain has led to several flood alerts being issued across Derbyshire – with the Met Office warning that downpours may continue for the rest of the day.
A number of flood alerts have been issued across Derbyshire – with a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain in place until 11.59pm today (Monday, December 1).
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Dove between Izaak Walton and Rocester – and Henmore Brook between Carsington Dam and Mayfield. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flooding may also impact low-lying land and roads adjacent to Foston Brook, Hilton Brook and Egginton Brook in South Derbyshire.
A further flood alert is in place for the River Trent in Derbyshire – with the areas most at risk including low-lying agricultural land and roads at Willington, Barrow upon Trent, Swarkestone and Bargate Lane. Flooding may also occur along the access roads to Willington Meadows, the Twyford Village access road, Church Lane at Barrow and Ingleby Lane. River levels at Willington Gauge and Shardlow Gauge are expected to remain high until Wednesday, December 3.
Residents were urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
They should also avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.