Firefighters are calling for people to be prepared and take extra care as the county prepares for the arrival of Storm Babet.
Significant rainfall is expected from Thursday into Saturday morning, bringing rising river levels, fast flowing water, localised flooding, and surface water on roads across the county.
An Amber warning is being issued by the Met Office for parts of Derbyshire, meaning there is a risk to life.
Communities are asked to sign up to flood alerts so they can prepare.
Drivers are asked to drive to the road conditions, taking particular care due to surface water.
- * Do NOT ignore Road Closed signs – they are in place to warn of danger!
- * Drive to the conditions - watch your speed.
- * Be aware of stopping distances.
- * Do NOT drive through flood water.
- Just 60cm of standing water will float a car.
- Just 30cm of flowing water could be enough to move/float a car.
- Do NOT attempt to drive through Fords which are in flood!
Walkers, runners and dog Walkers
- Please be aware of rising river levels and fast flowing water.
- Keep away from the water’s edge.
- Keep dogs on leads when near open water!
- Never enter the water to rescue anyone, or any animal that may be in trouble in water. Call 999 immediately.
Group Manager Rob Leverton said: "Storm Babet is expected bring significant rainfall to parts of Derbyshire from Thursday into Saturday morning.
“We are calling on members of the community to take extra care and prepare for the impact of the increased rainfall. This is expected to cause localised flooding, high and fast flowing rivers, and surface water across many of Derbyshire’s roads.
“I’d strongly encourage everyone to sign up to the Environmental Agencies flood warnings which will allow communities to understand their own local risk and what they can do to prepare for any impact.
“I would also like to call on motorists and members of the public to take extra care whether they are on the roads, or out walking over the coming days. Please do not ignore ‘road closed’ signs as these warn of danger, and please drive to the road conditions!
“As we head into the weekend and more people go out walking or running, we are also asking people to keep away from fast flowing rivers. Banks and footpaths will be extremely slippery and may have become unstable due to the weather. Walkers should also keep dogs on leads and away from the water’s edge.”
For more information about Storm Babet and taking care, please follow the Environment Agency, The Met Office, your local council and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service on social channels.