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Flood alerts – Monday 26 January

River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF416.

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Pinxton, including the Pinxton Wharf access road, Langley Mill, Ilkeston, Stapleford, and the recreation area at Sandiacre. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are expected to rise at the Pinxton river gauge from tomorrow morning as a result.

River Amber in Derbyshire: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF432.

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads along the River Amber around Ambergate. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Wingfield Park Gauge are expected to rise from tomorrow afternoon.

Bottle Brook in Derbyshire: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF413.

Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the B6179 at Kilburn and Little Eaton, and farmlands in the Kilburn and Little Eaton areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Smithy Houses Gauge are expected to rise from tomorrow morning as a result.

The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation at these locations. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for flood alerts directly and check flooding in their local area themselves at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/environment-countryside/flooding-extreme-weather.

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers.

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