A Flood Alert was issued for Bottle Brook in Derbyshire in Derbyshire on 2nd May 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bottle Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Erewash at Shipley Gate rose 0.37m, peaking at 1.58m, while the Coppice Brook at Belper climbed 0.33m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 02 May 2026 . 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. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Smithy Houses Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Levels will remain high until tomorrow morning, 03/05/2026. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Gate | River Erewash | +0.37m | 1.58m |
| Belper | Coppice Brook | +0.33m | 0.46m |
| Wingfield Park | River Amber | +0.26m | 0.54m |
| Pinxton | River Erewash | +0.24m | 0.30m |
| Smithy Houses | Bottle Brook | +0.13m | 0.43m |
| Eastwood | Beauvale Brook | +0.10m | 0.36m |
| Derby Bridge Street | Markeaton Brook | +0.09m | 0.88m |
| Trowell | Boundary Brook | +0.08m | 0.42m |
| Duffield | River Ecclesbourne | +0.06m | 0.24m |