Storm Franklin: Derbyshire flooding report from February 2022

2022 archive: These road and transport reports followed Storm Franklin in February 2022 and are not current updates. Check Met Office warnings, Derbyshire roads, High Peak bus updates and Northern train updates for current information.

Storm Franklin brought flooding and road closures to parts of Derbyshire in February 2022.

Road closures reported in February 2022

Updated 4pm 23rd February 2022

The A57 Snake Pass closed after landslips damaged the road during Storms Eunice and Franklin. Derbyshire County Council’s account describes damage to the road surface and foundations at three sites. The original 23 February report also listed Asher Lane, Pentrich, as closed because of flooding. The Derbyshire Times had separately listed it among flood closures on 21 February.

In the 2022 report, readers were advised to stay alert for localised flooding and not to drive through flood water.

For current road conditions, check Derbyshire County Council.

Public transport reports from February 2022

Northern Trains

In February 2022, bad weather and the effects of Storm Franklin were reported to be affecting some Northern services.

At the time of the report, trains on the Buxton to Manchester line were said to be running without disruption.

Live updates for trains on the Northern network can be found here journeycheck.com/northern

Other key updates on the full Northern network can also be found on their website at northernrailway.co.uk

High Peak Buses

The report said Storm Franklin had affected some High Peak bus routes, though most services had returned to normal.

Check High Peak Buses for current service updates.

Source: High Peak Buses via Twitter @HighPeakLive