Challenging situations across Derbyshire with widespread flooding

A difficult night and 'a challenging situation' has been reported overnight across Derbyshire for Saturday morning with floodwater still affecting most roads and many properties across the county.

Councils and emergency services have been working through the night to help deal with the major incident.

As the rain begins to slow, the appeal to residents to “only travel if essential” remains in place as river levels remain high and rising in places – especially towards the south of the county.

As flood water begins to receding in places, hazards may remain on the roads and we need to inspect routes to clear any debris and check they are safe.

The picture in Derby City is also very serious with severe flooding in place, major road closures and traffic disruption across the city. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Advice from all partners involved is:

• Do not travel unless essential from now until further information is available later in the weekend, and continue to watch weather and flooding updates.
• Look out for vulnerable neighbours, especially if they have care services who may not be able to reach them.
• Never drive or walk into floodwater, even if it appears shallow – it could endanger your life.

Derbyshire County Council officials are doing everything possible to update the One Network website with all known road closures because of the floods but have said that they feel sure residents can appreciate that it is a fast moving situation, but that they are doing all that they can to keep this website up to date.

Advice is available online for anyone whose home has been affected by flooding on the following websites:

• National Flood Forum
• GOV.UK
• Flood Assist insurance services