Flood Alert Info - Stone Trent
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Darlaston and Great Haywood.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 15:28
River Trent
River levels have fallen but remain high at the Darlaston river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains possible this evening, 03/01/2024. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, and as such we expect river levels to rise again tonight, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:28
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 18:00 today, 02/01/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 13:46
River Trent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 17:16
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 24/07/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:38
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise in this area this evening and overnight, in response to the persistent rainfall today. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening through to tomorrow morning (22/11/2022). Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the nearby river(s). Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jul 2021 17:54
River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as a precaution. A band of heavy frontal rain has been forecast to move across this area later tonight, Monday (04/07/2021) into Tuesday (06/07/2021). Tonight’s rain is followed by isolated heavy rain on Tuesday morning (06/07/2021). However, there is uncertainty over the amount and the exact location of the rainfall. As a result, river and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 19:52
River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as a precaution. Heavy rain and potential thunderstorms have been forecast for this area later tonight, Sunday (04/07/21). The heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms are forecast for the next few hours, however there is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. As a result, river and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:36
River Trent
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Darlaston gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property roads and land is expected to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated in the morning, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:30
River Trent
River levels are still high at the Darlaston gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high until Monday 17/02/20. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property, roads and land is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast through to midday, Sunday 16/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated in the afternoon, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:27
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of the continued rainfall from Storm Dennis. Further, potentially heavy, rainfall is forecast until around midday (16/02/20). Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into the morning. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. Please stay aware in case Flood Warnings are issued that may warn of possible property flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation and actively checking river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:07
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening and overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. We are issuing this flood alert now to give as much notice as possible. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. The risk of flooding from Storm Dennis is high. Please stay aware in case further flood warnings are issued. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:30
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone is possible.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later tonight, Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning, Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:57
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone is possible later today.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to rise until this evening, Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:37
River Trent
River levels are expected to rise as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Saturday 08/02/20 into, and throughout Sunday 09/02/20. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas as a result of this rainfall.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. and stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 19:57
River Trent
River levels are peaking, or are starting to fall, in the Staffordshire and Dudley areas and are generally high but steady in the Rugeley area. The river levels are still rising in the Lower Trent area as the flood water moves down the river catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. No further rainfall is forecast, for the remainder of the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2019 08:15
River Trent
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding may be affecting low-lying land and roads.
We expect river levels to continue to rise today (26/10/19)
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 12:35
River Trent
This Flood Alert is being issued as a precautionary measure following the forecast of heavy persistent rainfall, with the possibility of isolated heavier downpours across this area. This is expected to occur from this afternoon (Friday 25th October) and overnight until Saturday afternoon (26th October). However, there is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected.
River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary.
You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jul 2019 17:46
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur this evening and overnight, but there is low confidence given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. More rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause river levels to rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/07/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jun 2019 15:35
River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as a precautionary measure as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area overnight (in the early hours of Wednesday 19th June 2019). There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. As a result river and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2019 06:28
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 12/06/2019. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Whilst the rain may stop this morning, further heavy rainfall is forecast later this afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high through most of today 12/06/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 4PM today or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2019 19:59
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Darlaston river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin 23:00 today, 27/04/19. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 14:00 tomorrow, 28/04/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/04/19, or as the situation changes.