Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Staffordshire Between Darlaston and Great Haywood
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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 starting in the early hours of February 28, 2026.
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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 Stone Trent area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels overnight.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood, including the town of Stone. These areas are located within Staffordshire in the West Midlands region.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is recommended to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels in the area.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels overnight are expected to lead to potential flooding. The primary hazard involves the overflow of the River Trent into adjacent low-lying land and transportation routes.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:42 PM on February 27, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting from the early hours of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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