Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Amington and Tamworth

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Anker at Amington, Tamworth. The alert was officially raised at 1:48 PM on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels in the West Midlands area.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions within Staffordshire. Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads in the following areas:

• Shuttington Road
• Amington Old Hall
• Amington Park
• Filey
• Selker Drive
• Whitley Avenue

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:

• Stay away from floodwater, as it contains hidden dangers including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
• Activate any flood protection products you may have installed at your property.
• Monitor local conditions and official updates.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today, February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the community.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of February 28, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.