Flood Warning Info - River Trent at riverside areas of Burton upon Trent
Area Description
River Trent at riverside areas of Burton upon Trent including Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:45
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, 08/02/2024. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains throughout today, Sunday 11/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties around Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
Further rain showers are forecast as possible today. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:37
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, 08/02/2024. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains throughout today, Sunday 11/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rain showers are forecast as possible today. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 16:50
River Trent
River levels are still rising at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall on Thursday evening 08/02/2024. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 18:00 this evening, Saturday 10/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect properties around Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
Further rainfall is forecast as possible over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:09
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Drakelow river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting properties around Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
No further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday evening, 05/01/2024.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water, take photographs of any flood damage, and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated Friday morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:39
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 15:00 today, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Flooding is affecting properties around Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 05/01/2024.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:42
River Trent
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:09
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remain to properties around Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney. The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly this evening (18/02/2020) and overnight. Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday (19/02/2020), with the potential for heavier rainfall on Thursday morning, 20/02/2020. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and 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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 11:14
River Trent
The river level at the Drakelow gauge remains high but is beginning to fall slowly today, however the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible (18/02/20). The weather forecast is for scattered showers for the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the emergency services. This message will be updated later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:06
River Trent
A Severe Flood Warning has been issued due to the risk of rapid onset of flooding. The river level is beginning to fall slowly today, but the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout today (18/02/20). Flooding is affecting properties around the riverside areas of Burton upon Trent including Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney. The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the emergency services. Please have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger. Move family pets, possessions and cars to safety. This message will be updated later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 01:54
River Trent
A Severe Flood Warning has been issued due to the risk of rapid onset of flooding. The river level is forecast to begin falling slowly today, but the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout today (18/02/20). Flooding is affecting properties around the riverside areas of Burton upon Trent including Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney. The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the emergency services. Please have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger. Move family pets, possessions and cars to safety. This message will be updated later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 19:34
River Trent
River Levels have risen and continue to rise at the Drakelow gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible this evening Monday (17/02/20) and overnight.
Flooding is affecting properties around the riverside areas of Burton upon Trent including Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney.
The forecast is improving, with light and scattered showers expected over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Tuesday (18/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 07:32
River Trent
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Drakelow gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall recently from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected through today (17/02/20) and overnight. Flooding is affecting properties around the riverside areas of Burton upon Trent including Waterside Road area in Stapenhill, Burton Bridge area, Newton Road area in Winshill and Church Lane in Newton Solney. Further unsettled weather is forecast for the week ahead. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water, avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers.