Flood Information for Residents
Emergency Number to report a flooding incident: 0800 807060 (Environment Agency).
See also ‘Who to contact’ below.
Castleton Flood Warning System
The flood warning monitors can be viewed online here
Peakshole Water level at Goosehill Bridge, Castleton – GOV.UK
Little Bull Pit Swallet level at Perryfoot Farm, Castleton – GOV.UK
The flood warning system is based on readings from both monitors which are updated at 15 minute intervals. Any resident can register with this free service to receive flood alerts and warnings by text, email or phone (a flood warning means that flooding is expected and immediate action is needed). Visit Sign up for flood warnings – GOV.UK or phone Floodline 0345 988 1188.
Castleton Flood WhatsApp Group and Mailing list for flood information: contact Val Burgess 7960 730 977
Local contacts for Flood Information
Village Flood Wardens: Val & Ian Burgess 620973 (Val 07960 730 977: Ian 07950 763 708: Angela Darlington 07831 360 593: Paul Newberry 623779; 07432 212 866: Paul Lewis 07840 187 735: Caroline Lewis 07729 302 925.
Emergency Contacts Card giving contact numbers for all the emergency numbers was delivered to all properties vulnerable to flooding in November 2024. A copy can be downloaded here
Castleton Community Flood Plan (Version 1.12)
The Flood Plan is under regular review and updated as required. If you have printed off a copy please check you have the latest version. Printed copies are available for residents who don’t have internet access.
Sandbags & Flood Protection
Two Flood Resilience Stores have been installed, one behind Village Hall and another behind the Methodist Church, for storing sandbags for use during floods. These may need filling if full sandbags have been used up. When filling sandbags, they should only be filled to two-thirds capacity so they can be moulded into doorways etc. Residents can make use of this supply when there is a flood alert. If the sandbags are in a suitable condition for reuse after a flooding episode (i.e. have not been in flood water) they should be returned to the flood store. Empty sandbags should also be returned to the store. The stores are currently full with 100 filled sandbags and 200 empty sandbags.
FloodSax: These are lightweight sacks which can be used outside for preventing properties from flooding or inside (for instance, for preventing floodwater rising in toilets) and should be soaked in water before use. This can be done in a bucket or sink, or using a hose or watering can when they are in place,. They are very suitable for use by people who can’t manage sandbags and can be easily stored indoors. Residents can obtain them from www.floodsax.co.uk. Other products may be available through searching the Internet. Instructions for use of FloodSax.
Useful Numbers
DCC Emergency Planning 01629 538364
Environment Agency Floodline: 0345 988 1188, (24 hour service) for current flood warnings. (The type talk number for this service is 0345 602 6340).
See complete list of contact numbers for Environment Agency, Derbyshire County Council, Severn Trent & High Peak Borough Council to call in the event of flooding:-
Environment Agency and other Resources
National Flood Forum: Charity to help and support those at flood risk
www.nationalfloodforum.org.uk 01299 403 055
Blue Pages: Independent directory of flood products and services
www.bluepages.org.uk
Flood Re: Joint initiative between government and insurers to make flood cover more affordable: www.floodre.co.uk.
Flood Re will come to an end in 2039. More information about the scheme can be found at this link Flood Re – GOV.UK and Flood Re’s plans for transition after 2039 at this link Transition Plan 2023 – Flood Re.
Flood Mary
A useful website, compiled by someone with much experience of flooding, which gives ideas for advance preparations, adaptations to help speedy recovery, sources of help when flooding has occurred, insurance etc.
Derbyshire Prepared/Derbyshire Local Resilience Forum. The latest advice to stay prepared for emergencies.
Downloadable documents and useful links
- Emergency Contacts for Flooding in Castleton
- What to do before, during and after a flood (webpage)
- Personal flood plan (document)
- Prepare your property for flooding (document)
- Prepare your business for flooding (document)
- Flood plan guidance for communities and groups (webpage)
Preventative Measures
Report blocked drains and gullies on the Derbyshire County Council flooding app here
Castleton Village website 