Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Amington and Tamworth
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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 warning for the River Anker at Amington, Tamworth, as rising river levels threaten properties and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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