Flood Warning Issued for River Anker at Amington and Tamworth

Source: Environment Agency · Staffordshire, West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Anker at Amington, Tamworth, as rising river levels threaten properties and roads.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Staffordshire, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.