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Lower Derwent in Derbyshire

Message issued at 9:13am, Tuesday 17th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today have led to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 17 February 2026 . 
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. No further rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. River levels at Church Wilne Gauge have peaked and remain steady, no further rise forecasted. Levels will remain high until 21:00 on 17/02/26. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 17 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:13am, Tuesday 17th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Derwent in Derbyshire

Flood Warning Area Details

River Derwent from Rowsley to the River Trent at Shardlow

Region: East Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Derby, Derbyshire, Leicestershire

Watercourses covered: River Derwent

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower Derwent in Derbyshire.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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