Flood Alert Issued for Lower Tame in Staffordshire; Flooding Expected Through February 16
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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 in Staffordshire, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Monday.
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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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a official flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Tame area. While river levels are currently falling, they remain above the flood alert threshold, necessitating continued caution for residents and travelers in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically within Staffordshire. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame. The geographic scope of the alert focuses on the stretch of the river between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
Although river levels are currently receding, further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15, 2026. This additional precipitation is expected to result in flooding on both February 15 and February 16, 2026. Impacted areas include roads and land near the River Tame.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 10:12 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects the flooding threat to persist through February 16. A formal update to this message is scheduled for 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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