Lower Derwent in Derbyshire

The risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Darley Dale, Cromford, Matlock, Whatstandwell, Belper, Duffield, Milford, Little Eaton, and the B5057 between Darley Bridge and Two Dales Road. River levels at Church Wilne remain high. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes