Flood Alert Issued for River Trent Near Burton upon Trent
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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 Derbyshire and Staffordshire, warning of high water levels impacting low-lying land and roads through February 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Burton Trent area. The alert was officially raised at 10:16 AM on February 19, 2026, due to high river levels recorded at the Croxall river gauge.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting the counties 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 travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding the use of low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Croxall gauge. Flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent is expected to continue throughout the day on February 19, 2026. Officials are currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 19, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 5:00 PM today, February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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