Flood Alert Issued for River Trent in Staffordshire Between Great Haywood and Yoxall
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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 possible flooding on low-lying land and roads near Rugeley.
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- Record type
- Flood Advisory
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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