Flood Alert Issued for Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire and Derbyshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Dove Brooks area, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Staffordshire and Derbyshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels in the West Midlands region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Flooding is expected to primarily affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the following watercourses:
- Picknall Brook
- Marchington Brook
- Rolleston Brook
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling near watercourses.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are anticipated throughout the evening, which may lead to the flooding of land and roads near the specified brooks. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels are expected to remain elevated.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 7:19 PM on March 12, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist into the afternoon of Friday, March 13, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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