Flood alerts have been issued this morning across Chesterfield and Derbyshire – with the Environment Agency urging people to brace for the impact of heavy rain across the county.

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a flood alert for the River Rother between Chesterfield and Staveley – including the River Hipper, River Drone and River Whitting.

Further alerts are currently active for the River Rother and its tributaries between Renishaw and Rotherham, along with the River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley.

Flooding is possible today (Thursday, August 27) due to the heavy and thundery downpours expected. The locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads near rivers.

This photo of the River Rother was taken during a spell of heavy rain earlier this year.

placeholder image — This photo of the River Rother was taken during a spell of heavy rain earlier this year.

An EA spokesperson said: “We are closely monitoring the situation as river levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”