Flood Warning Issued for River Trent at Barton under Needwood and Branston
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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 Trent in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads starting early March 1.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Derbyshire and 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 Derbyshire and Staffordshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Trent. The alert was officially raised at 10:19 PM on February 28, 2026, due to rising river levels that are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood, and Branston Water Park within the West Midlands region. Specific geographic impacts include:
- Counties: Derbyshire and Staffordshire
- Specific Locations: 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 take the following actions:
- Activate Flood Protection: Deploy any flood protection products you may have immediately.
- Avoid Floodwater: Stay away from floodwater. It contains hidden dangers, including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
- Monitor Updates: Follow local authorities for changes in the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are forecast to result in flooding in the early hours of the morning. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels fluctuate.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, with flooding expected to begin in the early hours of March 1, 2026. Officials expect to 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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