A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in South Derbyshire in Derby, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire on 25th June 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 0.29m, peaking at 1.32m, while the Black Brook at Shepshed climbed 0.25m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 June 2026 in the early hours of the morning. 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. Thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Belper Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment and thundery rain. We are closely monitoring th
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington | River Trent | +0.29m | 1.32m |
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.25m | 0.86m |