Flood Warning Issued for River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood, and Branston Water Park
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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 through tonight.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Derbyshire and Staffordshire)
- 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 West Midlands (Derbyshire and Staffordshire).
Flood Warning: River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood, and Branston Water Park
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Trent. This alert indicates that flooding is expected throughout Sunday, March 1, 2026, and into the overnight period.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood, and Branston Water Park. 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 affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Activate Protection: Deploy any flood protection products you may have at your property.
- Avoid Floodwater: Stay away from floodwater, as it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising slowly at the Croxall river gauge. While no further rain is forecast for today, levels are expected to peak this afternoon. Flooding is anticipated to affect local infrastructure and residential properties.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:48 AM on March 1, 2026. Flooding is expected to persist throughout the day and overnight. The Environment Agency will update this message by 4:00 PM on March 1, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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