Flood Warning Issued for River Trent Affecting Derbyshire and Staffordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood, and Branston Water Park. The alert was officially raised at 10:36 AM on March 2, 2026, in response to high river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions within Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Areas identified as being at risk include properties and roads around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and the Lichfield Road area in Branston.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to activate any flood protection products they may have immediately. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is expected to affect the region throughout March 2, 2026. While river levels remain high, they are expected to recede as the day progresses. According to the Environment Agency, no significant rainfall is expected for the remainder of today or overnight.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of March 2, 2026. River levels are anticipated to begin receding today. This message is scheduled to be updated by 4:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.