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Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Whitting due to persistent rainfall.
This morning, 20th October 2023, flooding may affect Old Whittington and Sheepbridge, including Barlow Brook. Rainfall is expected throughout today, and river levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 19:40, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 11:40am, Friday 20th October 2023.
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Properties along Racecourse Road, Brimington Road, Whittington Moor, Pottery Lane East, Holland Road and businesses in Sheepbridge Business Centre, Pearson Trading Estate and Armytage Industrial Estate
Region: Yorkshire
Country: England
Counties covered: Derbyshire
Watercourses covered: River Whitting
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Whitting at Old Whittington and Sheepbridge, including Barlow Brook.
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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