A Flood Alert was issued for Tributaries in South Derbyshire in Derby, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire on 26th 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 Black Brook at Shepshed rose 0.25m, peaking at 0.87m, while the River Trent at Willington climbed 0.06m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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, with low confidence over timing and locations. River levels may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepshed | Black Brook | +0.25m | 0.87m |
| Willington | River Trent | +0.06m | 1.08m |