Flood Alert Issued for River Trent Between Kings Bromley and Clay Mills
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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 Derbyshire and Staffordshire, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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 West Midlands, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Trent in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 8:59 AM on February 16, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers specific geographic regions within Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley and Clay Mills, including the town of Burton upon Trent.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels have already led to flooding in some areas. Further rainfall is expected throughout the day on February 16, 2026, which may exacerbate conditions near the riverbanks. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. An update to this message is expected by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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