Flood Alert Issued for River Blithe and River Swarbourn in Staffordshire
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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 River Blithe and River Swarbourn, warning of potential flooding in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent starting Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, 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 and Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Midlands region, specifically targeting the River Blithe and River Swarbourn. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers specific geographic regions within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- River Blithe: The stretch between Blythe Bridge and Nethertown.
- River Swarbourne: The stretch between Hoar Cross and Yoxall.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Stay away from bridges in the affected areas.
- Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate that river levels will rise this evening, potentially leading to the flooding of land and roadways. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely to track any further increases in water levels.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the evening of February 15, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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