Flood warnings are in place for the Chesterfield area, with nearly 40 alerts across Derbyshire

The Environment Agency has put flood warnings in place for the Derbyshire area in the aftermath of Storm Dennis.
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People in parts of Derbyshire are being advised to take action as a total of 38 warnings have been issued for the county after Storm Dennis caused widespread damage on Saturday (February 15) and into Sunday.

flood warning means residents in affected areas should consider moving family, pets and cars to safety. It is one level above a flood alert, which means flooding is possible.

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Today it will become increasingly cloudy through the morning, with occasional showers. Cloud will break to sunny spells by the afternoon, although further isolated blustery and heavy showers are then possible. These mainly in the west, with a chance of hail or isolated thunder. Maximum temperature 8°C.

Flooding at the Hasland bypass during Storm Dennis.Flooding at the Hasland bypass during Storm Dennis.
Flooding at the Hasland bypass during Storm Dennis.

It will stay windy overnight, although daytime showers generally easing for most. Clear spells developing, and feeling rather cold. Further showers likely across the Peak District. Chance of frost in sheltered spots. Minimum temperature 1°C.

Flood warnings are in place for:

River Amber at Ambergate

River Blithe from Blithfield Reservoir to Bancroft

River Derwent at Allestree Ford Lane Bridge and Darley Abbey Park

River Derwent at Ambaston Lane

River Derwent at Ambergate

River Derwent at Church Wilne and Wilne Lane

River Derwent at Darley Dale

River Derwent at Raynesway

River Doe Lea at Bolsover Coking Works and Netherthorpe

River Wye at Ashford in the Water, Church Street area

River Wye at Wye Bank and Milford at Bakewell