Flood Alert Issued for River Blithe and River Swarbourne 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 parts of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent due to high river levels on the Blithe and Swarbourne.
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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 flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Blithe and River Swarbourne. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels observed on February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands area, specifically within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Impacted locations include low-lying land and roads adjacent to:
- The River Blithe between Blythe Bridge and Nethertown.
- The River Swarbourne between Hoar Cross and Yoxall.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers that may be prone to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected throughout the day on February 28, 2026. These conditions may lead to the flooding of roads and land immediately adjacent to the specified river stretches. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:48 AM on February 28, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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