Peak District flood alert: Flood alert issued for Bakewell as river levels rise near Sheffield
A popular Peak District town near Sheffield has been put on flood alert, as river levels rise after major overnight rainfall.
The Environment Agency initially issued a yellow flood alert on Monday morning for the market town of Bakewell, amid concerns over the water levels in the River Wye and tributaries from Burbage to the River Derwent at Rowsley. It remains in place this morning.
In s statement issued just before 10am on Monday, the Environment Agency said: “Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
“Flooding is possible on 15 December 2025 from 11.30am onwards.
“Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48hours.
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They added river levels at Ashford were expected to start falling at 5am tomorrow, and said they were are closely monitoring the situation.
The organisation warned people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and to avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
They EA issued an update on the situation this morning (Tuesday), with more rain forecast today.
They added: “High river levels this morning may lead to flooding.
“Flooding is possible on December 16, 2025 from 9am onwards. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Ashford and Bakewell areas.
“Light rainfall is forecast over the next 4 hours. River levels at Ashford in the Water Gauge will begin falling at 12noon on 16/12/25. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water & avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.”