Flood Alert Issued for Lower Dove Region in Derbyshire and Staffordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 area, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through March 1, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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 West Midlands, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower Dove area in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 10:23 AM on February 28, 2026, in response to high river levels and persistent light rain.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers regions within Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Dove between the locations of Rocester and Clay Mills.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to stay away from floodwater, which can contain hidden hazards such as open manhole covers, raw sewage, and chemicals. The Environment Agency advises against using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and are expected to remain so throughout the day. Combined with light rain, the risk of flooding remains present for land and infrastructure near the River Dove. Officials are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 28, 2026, and is expected to last into Sunday, March 1, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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