Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Derbyshire and 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 Trent, with rising water levels expected to impact low-lying areas through February 19, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Burton Trent area. The alert was officially raised at 9:03 AM on February 18, 2026, as river levels show signs of increasing.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting portions of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The geographic scope includes 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 zone should take the following safety measures:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying footpaths and any bridges situated near local watercourses.
- Exercise caution and remain vigilant as the Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels had previously fallen but are now expected to rise again at the Croxall river gauge. This rise is anticipated to cause flooding on low-lying land and roads near the River Trent.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 18, 2026. Flooding conditions are expected to continue through tomorrow, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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