Flood Alert Issued for River Trent Between Great Haywood and Yoxall
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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 Trent in Staffordshire, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads near Rugeley.
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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 Rugeley Trent area. This alert was officially raised at 11:24 AM on February 28, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the West Midlands region, specifically within the county of Staffordshire. The primary area of concern is the stretch of the River Trent between Great Haywood and Yoxall. This includes the town of Rugeley and all adjacent low-lying land and roads.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling near the river.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports for further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Trent are expected to persist today, which may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as water levels respond to recent conditions.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 28, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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