Heavy rain causes flooding disruption across the region
The Environment Agency issues multiple flood warnings
Three severe weather warnings are issued for Derby
Firefighters have rescued more than 100 people in Derbyshire
Homes have also been evacuated in Edwinstowe, Stapleford and Lowdham
Several roads across the region have been affected
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Derbyshire Dales District Council has also shared photos of high water levels on the River Derwent in Matlock this morning.
Extensive flood protection work has been taking place in the town in recent months following previous flooding.
Image source, Derbyshire Dales District Council
Samantha Noble
BBC News Online
This evening's illuminations in Matlock Bath have been cancelled and tomorrow's event is in doubt as roads remain seriously impacted by the floods.
The illuminations, where themed model boats float on the River Derwent, takes place annually on Saturdays and Sundays in the autumn.
Derbyshire Dales District Council said in a statement: "Sadly we are cancelling this evening's illuminations.
"Everyone who has booked tickets will automatically be refunded - you don't need to do anything.
"The decision was easy this morning as the roads network, particularly towards Derby, remains seriously impacted by the floods, with many roads still closed."
Image source, European Pressphoto AgencyThe council said the advice was not to travel in Derbyshire today.
"Unfortunately, this means Sunday's event is also in doubt," the authority added.
It said a decision would be announced tomorrow morning.
Samantha Noble
BBC News
Flooding at the Museum of Making in Derby, which sits on the banks of the River Derwent, means the building will be closed for a significant amount of time, bosses have said.
Operations manager Alex Rock said: "It is devastating... it is quite shocking to come and see this.
"We have a lot of members of staff waking up this morning who have put blood, sweat and tears into this building.
"To see it in the state it is in at the moment is really hard for them."
He added they've done what they can to protect the museum.
"We've done the best we can. The building historically is a water mill - it is expected to flood. All of our collections are relatively safe," he said.
"There is going to be quite a lot of damage to the ground floor. It is the business interruption for us.
"This is huge - we are going to be closed for quite a significant amount of time. It is very difficult for us to take at the moment.
"I'm holding the keys in my pocket but I can't get in to the building - it's not safe."
Samantha Noble
BBC News
A short time ago the Environment Agency issued three severe flood warnings for Derby, indicating there is a risk to life.
Water levels on the River Derwent in the city are currently at a height of 3.57m - the highest ever recorded at that monitoring station.
The Environment Agency said: "We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services and Derby City Council.
"Stay away from flood water and do not take unnecessary risks. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and first responders on the ground and on Derby City Council’s website."
You can listen to BBC Radio Derby's report from the scene on BBC Sounds.
Samantha Noble
BBC News
Here are some photographs taken in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, this morning.
The War Memorial Gardens are flooded, with a fence tipped over and the grass covered in water.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
The Environment Agency has issued three severe flood warnings for Derby, indicating a risk to life.
These are for:
Earlier Derby City Council's emergency planning officer told BBC Radio Derby that evacuations were being considered.
You can read more about what the warnings mean here, external.
Samantha Noble
BBC News
National Highways says the A1 has been closed in both directions between Tuxford and North Muskham due to flooding.
Motorists have been advised to keep an eye on this page, external for further information.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Here are some more photos showing high water levels and flooding in Derby city centre this morning.
Museum of Making, which sits on the banks of the River Derwent, is among the buildings affected.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
East Midlands Railway had advised travellers to delay their journeys as multiple services are affected by flooding.
Network Rail has shared a photo of flooded tracks in Breadsall, near Derby.
Image source, Network RailEast Midlands Railway has published a full list of affected services on its website, external.
Samantha Noble
BBC News
In Derby city centre, river levels have reached their highest ever point at just over 3.5m.
Charles Edwards, Derby City Council's emergency planning officer, said: "The city has never seen the river levels this high before. In certain areas the water has breached the banks of the river.
"Exeter Street and Meadow Road is now underwater and certain areas around there.
"All of our flood gates have been deployed and they are holding water back.
"We've put additional flood defences out and they are being effective. But clearly some areas are still vulnerable."
He added conversations were being had about evacuating people from their homes.
Roads are also closed including the A52, which is closed between the Wyvern retail park and Pentagon Island heading into Derby.
The A52 eastbound - toward Nottingham - is down to one lane just after Pentagon Island but is passable.
Services on East Midlands Railway are also suspended between Derby and Long Eaton, between Derby and Stoke-on-Trent and between Derby and Matlock.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Clive Stanbrook, area manager at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, warned flood waters could continue to rise near Derby and across south Derbyshire on Saturday.
He told BBC Breakfast: "We rescued over 100 people yesterday. For example, just on one road in Chesterfield in the north of the county, we rescued 60 people when that [water level] became up to the top of cars and several HGVs were stuck as well."
He continued: "There is a village called Duffield in Derbyshire and we rescued 20 people from one care home there.
"Also there were 18 houses that were evacuated in a village called Ironville, again in the north of the county."
Mr Stanbrook added that officers had been working through the night to rescue people and said West Midlands Fire Service had sent two boat crews to assist.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews rescued about 100 people from flood-hit homes and businesses on Friday.
This included 60 people in Chesterfield, 20 people from a care home in Duffield and others in the village of Ironville.
In Nottinghamshire, several homes were evacuated in Lowdham as well as in Mill Lane and High Street in Edwinstowe.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Following yesterday's torrential downpours, more rain has fallen overnight and further showers are expected through today.
Several areas in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire remain flooded, with many roads affected and rest centres set up in a handful of areas where evacuations were required.
Derbyshire Dales District Council has also shared this photo of a wall that collapsed in the village of Baslow yesterday.
Image source, Derbyshire Dales District CouncilSamantha Noble
BBC News
Good morning everyone and welcome to today's updates following heavy rain and flooding across the East Midlands.
We'll be bringing you the latest information as we get it.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Our live coverage of flooding in the East Midlands has finished for today.
We will bring you further updates tomorrow.
George Torr
BBC News
A refuge centre has been set up at a local village hall after several homes were evacuated in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, due to flooding.
Nottinghamshire Police said they were helping a number of residents leave their properties in Mill Lane and High Street after the River Maun burst its banks shortly before 17:30 BST.
Image source, GoogleThe force said the centre was available for anyone with nowhere else to stay.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
This was the remarkable scene on board a double-decker bus taking children home from school in Nottingham earlier.
Sam Crawford, whose daughter was on the bus, said the snap showed how badly roads in the city had been affected.
Image source, X/@S_REDMISTGeorge Torr
BBC News
Charnwood Borough Council says it has activated a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, external for people sleeping rough in the area.
It said this means anyone who is sleeping rough within the borough can approach the council for assistance with emergency accommodation.
Image source, GoogleGavin Bevis
BBC News
National Highways says flooding that was causing problems on the A1 between Newark and Grantham has receded and contractors have been able to reopen all lanes.
However it warned there were residual delays on the route of about 30 minutes, external.
Samantha Noble
BBC News
The Leicestershire 4x4 Response team says its services have been required across the county today.
Earlier a van became stuck in flood water in Thurmaston, Leicestershire.
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Meanwhile Slash Lane in Sileby is also closed and Braunston in Rutland is also flooded.
Image source, Robert Butler Flood warden
Image source, Leicestershire and Rutland 4x4 Response