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Bradwell Flooding

Derbyshire • Live river level monitoring on Bradwell Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Bradwell today: Watch

Conditions are worth watching: heavy rain has fallen nearby (20.2 mm in the last 24 hours at Rainfall station). Keep an eye on updates if heavy rain continues.

Updated 2026-10-09 13:33:13 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bradwell
Bradwell
Village in Derbyshire, England

Bradwell is a village and civil parish in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. The population in 2022 was 1,787. It lies south of the main body of the Hope Valley but is usually included among its settlements.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bradwell’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
4 Sep 2026 09:58 Flood Alert
Upper Dove
4 Sep 2026 09:57 Flood Alert
River Hamps and River Manifold
4 Sep 2026 08:58 Flood Alert
River Amber in Derbyshire
4 Sep 2026 08:58 Flood Alert
River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
3 Sep 2026 17:23 Flood Alert
Upper Dove
3 Sep 2026 17:23 Flood Alert
River Hamps and River Manifold

The watercourse nearest Bradwell

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Bradwell Brook, about 850 m from the middle of Bradwell's gauges. It flows into the River Noe about 1.0 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Bradwell Brook nearest the middle of Bradwell's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Bradwell

Bradwell is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Bradwell Brook, in Derbyshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Bradwell Brook is monitored by 1 station (Bradwell). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Bradwell. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties near Bradwell Brook at Bradwell; Peakshole Water at Castleton; River Derwent at Bamford including the Garden Centre at Shatton and Mytham Bridge; River Derwent at Hathersage for riverside farms and properties.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 7 storm overflows within 5km of Bradwell. None of the 7 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Bradwell, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Bradwell

Bradwell gets about 1,115 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 128 mm; driest May, 69 mm). That is close to the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.2 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Bradwell

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2023-10-16 — Castleton October 2023 (Main river)
  • 2023-10-16 — Bradwell October 2023 (Main river)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Main river)
  • 1965-12-01 — Derwent December 1965 (Main river)
  • 1965-12-01 — Derwent December 1965 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Bradwell today?

Current verdict: Watch. Conditions are worth watching: heavy rain has fallen nearby (20.2 mm in the last 24 hours at Rainfall station). Keep an eye on updates if heavy rain continues.

Which rivers affect Bradwell?

Bradwell has river level monitoring on Bradwell Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bradwell?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Bradwell flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 11 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2023. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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