Flood warnings in Derby right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Derby?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Derby right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Derby
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 15 places in Derby: 12 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 3 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Derwent, Markeaton Brook, River Trent, Black Brook, Coppice Brook and Chaddeston Brook, among others.
Markeaton and Bramble Brooks at Derby City · River Derwent at Allestree Ford Lane Bridge and Darley Abbey Park · River Derwent at Alvaston · River Derwent at Chaddesden · River Derwent at Darley Abbey, Folly Road · River Derwent at Derby City · River Derwent at Elvaston Castle Country Park · River Derwent at Little Chester, Eastgate and Cattle Market · River Derwent at Pride Park and Derby Railway Station · River Derwent at Racecourse Park at Chaddesden · River Derwent at Raynesway · River Derwent at Spondon and Raynesway Industrial Areas
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Derby yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Derby right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Derby right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Derby can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 12 flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas in Derby, on rivers and coasts including the River Derwent, Markeaton Brook, River Trent and Black Brook.
How do I get flood warnings for Derby on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.