Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Staffordshire Between Great Haywood and Yoxall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Rugeley Trent area. The alert indicates that flooding is possible during the day on March 1, 2026, due to elevated river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Staffordshire in the West Midlands. Impacted areas include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood and Yoxall, including the town of Rugeley.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters 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 near local watercourses.
• Stay away from bridges near the River Trent.

Expected Conditions

According to the Great Haywood river gauge, river levels remain high but are currently falling. While flooding of adjacent land and roads remains a possibility today, the Environment Agency reports that no further rain is forecast for the remainder of the day.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 8:38 AM on March 1, 2026. The situation is being closely monitored, and an update is expected to be issued by 11:00 AM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.