A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in South Derbyshire in Derby, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire on 2nd May 2026. Affected watercourses included the Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddeston Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Trent at Willington rose 0.36m, peaking at 1.40m, 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 around the tributaries to the River Derwent and River Trent in South Derbyshire, including Black Brook, Coppice Brook, Markeaton Brook, Chaddeston Brook, Wilne Drain, Cuttle Brook, Doles Brook, Ramsley Brook and Carr Brook. Rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels at Belper Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. Levels will remain high until tomorrow morning, 03/05/26. We are m
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington | River Trent | +0.36m | 1.40m |
| Belper | Coppice Brook | +0.33m | 0.46m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.18m | 0.89m |
| Smithy Houses | Bottle Brook | +0.13m | 0.43m |
| Derby Bridge Street | Markeaton Brook | +0.09m | 0.88m |
| Duffield | River Ecclesbourne | +0.06m | 0.24m |