Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tame in Staffordshire as River Levels Rise
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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 Tame area in Staffordshire, warning of potential flooding through Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Staffordshire, West Midlands
- 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, West Midlands.
Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tame in Staffordshire
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower Tame area in the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels respond to recent conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Staffordshire. Impacted areas include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to stay away from floodwater, as it may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals. The Environment Agency also recommends avoiding the use of low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising at Hopwas and are forecast to continue rising through the weekend. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the region.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 28, 2026, and is expected to persist into Sunday, March 1, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will 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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