A Flood Warning was issued for Hilton Brook at Sutton on the Hill and Uttoxeter Road Hilton in Derbyshire on 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Hilton Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Egginton Brook at Egginton rose 1.58m, peaking at 1.95m, while the River Trent at Drakelow climbed 1.49m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 28 February 2026 . Flooding may affect properties and roads in the Sutton on the Hill and Uttoxeter Road, Hilton areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 01 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egginton | Egginton Brook | +1.58m | 1.95m |
| Drakelow | River Trent | +1.49m | 3.09m |
| Horsebottoms | Foston Brook | +1.47m | 2.01m |
| Aston Bridge | River Dove | +1.47m | 2.70m |
| Willington | River Trent | +1.30m | 3.13m |
| Hatton | River Dove | +1.21m | 2.18m |
| Marchington | Marchington Brook | +0.90m | 1.15m |
| Sutton Mill | Hilton Brook | +0.84m | 1.72m |
| Anslow | Rolleston Brook | +0.80m | 1.18m |
| Marston on Dove | River Dove | +0.66m | 1.47m |