River Doe Lea catchment Flood alert 7:21am, Monday 6th January 2025

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels have risen on the River Doe Lea Beck overnight Sunday 5th and into Monday 6th January 2025, due to persistent rainfall and melting of snowfall throughout yesterday and overnight. River levels are currently rising and flooding is possible. The associated flood warnings for Staveley and Duckmanton have been issued
Levels are currently expected to peak later this morning before dropping through this afternoon and overnight. No further significant rainfall is expected over the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please refer to advice from local authorities and the emergency services regarding risks relating to snow and icy conditions.
This message will be updated by 19:30 PM on Monday 6th January 2025, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 7:21am, Monday 6th January 2025.

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Flood Warning Area Details

The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Watercourses covered: River Doe Lea

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Doe Lea catchment.

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).