Peak District flood alert: Derbyshire flood alerts issued by Environment Agency amid rising river levels – with heavy rain forecast for next 24 hours
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Derbyshire and the Peak District today – with heavy rain forecast for the next 24 hours.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Wye – warning that flooding is possible later today (Thursday, December 18).
The areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Ashford in the Water and Bakewell.
Heavy rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, and river levels at the Ashford in the Water Gauge will rise with rainfall today.
A further flood alert has also been issued for the River Derwent – impacting Matlock, Darley Dale and Cromford.
An Environment Agency spokesperson added: “We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water annd avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.”