Derbyshire facing disruptions due to heavy rain and winds

UPDATED 10.45pm, Sunday 20 February

Heavy rain, increased surface water and winds are expected to continue to cause disruption throughout Derbyshire, and Derby, during the night and in to tomorrow.

There are a number of flood warnings in place for the area and we would encourage residents to check if they are likely to be affected through the gov.uk website here: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings.

Teams from both Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council, supported by partnership agencies and the emergency services, will be continuing to monitor and respond to issues overnight.

We are aware of the following road closures affecting the county and city:

• B6001 Hassop roundabout to Calver
• A57 at Woolley Bridge, Hadfield
• A617 Hornsbridge roundabout, Chesterfield
• A6 at Rowsley and Matlock Bath
• Sawley Road, Breaston
• Norman Road, Ripley
• A6020 between Ashford in the Water and the Hassop roundabout
• A6 Buxton
• A57 Snake Pass
• B5057 Darley Bridge, including all lanes that feed into Four Lanes End.
• Wilson Street, Derby
• Haslams Lane, Derby (closed as a precaution- flood gates are open)
• The Silk Mill swing bridge, Derby, is closed to pedestrians.

Remember that additional local roads may be closed due to localised surface water flooding or emerging incidents.

If you must travel, avoid river crossings and please obey any road closed signs- do not move them as you could put yourself and other people at risk.

Do not enter any floodwater, either on foot or in a vehicle. Turn back and find an alternative route Even where water levels begin to lower the depth can still be unknown and cause significant danger.

We are reminding residents who to call in the event of storm-related incidents:

• Flooding or a fallen tree on a road or property where life is in danger, or fallen tree onto property where life is in danger – call 999
• Flooding or fallen tree on a road, not endangering life – call your local authority
• General flooding – wait for the water to subside and do not enter flood water.
• Unsafe structure overhanging a public highway – Fire and Rescue Service via 999

We would encourage people to consider contacting us through our digital methods where possible if the matter is not urgent.

• Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
• Phone – call us on 101.

Remember, you should always call 999 in an emergency, immediate threat to life or property.