Flood alert for Tributaries in South Derbyshire
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High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 .
River levels at the Belper Whitemoor Lane River Gauge are rising rapidly. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries to the River Derwent and River Trent in South Derbyshire, including Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddeston Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook. Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 10:00PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Tributaries to the River Derwent and River Trent in South Derbyshire, including Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddeston Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook.
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