Flood Warning Issued for River Blithe from Blithfield Reservoir to Bancroft
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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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A flood warning is in effect for the River Blithe in Staffordshire as rising water levels threaten properties and roads between Blithfield Reservoir and Bancroft.
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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 Blithe. This alert indicates that flooding is expected to occur this evening, February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the River Blithe from Blithfield Reservoir to Bancroft. This includes the county of Staffordshire in the West Midlands. Locations identified as at risk include properties and roads in the Blithfield Reservoir and Bancroft areas, specifically including Hamstall Ridware.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from floodwater, as it may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
- Activate any flood protection products you may have installed at your property.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the Environment Agency continues to observe the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding of properties and roads throughout the evening. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation as water levels respond.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 10:10 PM on February 28, 2026. Flooding is expected to begin this evening. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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