Flood alerts have been issued in Amber Valley for the following three areas:
Lower Derwent in Derbyshire: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF409.
Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Church Wilne, Draycott, and Wilne Lane between Draycott and Sawley. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 12hours. River levels at Church Wilne Gauge will begin falling at 07:00 on 16/12/25.
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. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels at Wingfield Park Gauge will begin falling at 07:00 on 16/12/25.
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. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Pinxton Gauge will begin falling at 04:00 on 16/12/25.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. We advise residents and businesses to sign up for flood alerts and check their local area for flooding by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/browse/environment-countryside/flooding-extreme-weather.
Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and plan your journeys to steer clear of low-lying roads close to rivers. Take extra care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
