A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in North Derbyshire in Derbyshire on 2nd May 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bradwell Brook, Dale Brook, Tideswell Brook, Warney Brook and Bentley Brook, Press Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Holme Brook at Chesterfield Ashgate rose 0.14m, peaking at 0.15m, while the River Sheaf at Dore Twenty Well Lane climbed 0.13m.
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 around the tributaries of the Rivers Derwent, Wye and Noe in North Derbyshire including Grinds Brook, Peakshole Water, Bradwell Brook, Stoke Brook, Bar Brook, Tideswell Brook, Warney Brook, Bentley Brook, Via Gellia and Lea Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Perryfoot Farm, Castleton Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Levels will remain high until tomorrow mo
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Ashgate | Holme Brook | +0.14m | 0.15m |
| Dore Twenty Well Lane | River Sheaf | +0.13m | 0.49m |
| Dronfield | River Drone | +0.13m | 0.13m |
| Chesterfield | River Hipper | +0.08m | 0.42m |