Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire and Staffordshire Near Burton
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 between Kings Bromley and Clay Mills as heavy rainfall causes river levels to rise.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Derbyshire and 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 Derbyshire and Staffordshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Trent in the West Midlands region. The alert was officially raised at 8:35 AM on February 15, 2026, following heavy rainfall over the preceding 24 hours.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Specifically, flooding may affect 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 and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following safety actions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying footpaths and any bridges situated near local watercourses.
- Monitor local weather reports and the Environment Agency website for updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge due to recent heavy precipitation. With further rain forecast throughout the day on February 15, flooding of low-lying areas is expected to persist. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to the ongoing rainfall.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect and flooding is expected to continue throughout today, February 15, 2026, and overnight. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message 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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