Flood Alert Info - Burton Trent
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills.
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 Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2024 12:30
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall River gauge due to the continued rainfall and already saturated ground. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout today, 21/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, Saturday 21/12/2024.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 22/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2024 07:21
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall River gauge due to the continued rainfall and already saturated ground. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 20/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent until this evening 20/12/2024
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, Saturday 21/12/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 15:54
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon 19/12/2024
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent
Further rainfall is forecast in the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 20/12/2024.
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 20/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2024 11:05
River Trent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today until this evening, Wednesday 11/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast for 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 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 12:00 on Thursday 12/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2024 11:00
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until Wednesday evening, 11/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecasted for 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 12:00 on Wednesday 11/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 12:56
River Trent
River levels are continuing to rise slowly at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until Wednesday morning, 11/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Localised showers are possible over the next 6 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 12:00 on Tuesday 10/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 12:56
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and overnight, 08/12/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 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 12:00 on 09/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 16:29
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and overnight, 07/12/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 12:00 on 08/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 09:24
River Trent
River levels are steadily falling but remain high at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still expected today, Thursday 28/11/24 and possibly into Friday, 29/11/2024. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further significant rainfall is forecast today, although we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out checking defences and clearing screens, and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated on Friday 28/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 10:37
River Trent
River levels are steadily falling but remain high at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still expected today, Wednesday 27/11/24 and possibly into Thursday, 28/11/2024. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further significant rainfall is forecast today, although we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out checking defences and clearing screens, and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated on Thursday 28/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 10:01
River Trent
River levels have peaked at Croxall, but continue to rise at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected during Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
There is the potential for light rainfall on Wednesday morning, but we do not expect any impacts as a result.
We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are out checking defences and clearing screens, and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 27/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 12:01
River Trent
River levels have peaked but have not started to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue on Monday and into Tuesday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast for the coming days, but with river levels remaining high they still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out checking defences, clearing screens and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please 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 on 26/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:51
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin this evening, 24/11/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday, 25/11/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 on 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2024 13:10
River Trent
River levels are falling at the Croxall river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast in 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 this afternoon, 04/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 09:20
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 09:00 today, 03/10/24, and 22:00 this evening, 03/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 22:00 on 03/10/24.
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, 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:26
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 08:30 today, 02/10/24, and 22:00 tomorrow, 03/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until 22:00 on 03/10/24.
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 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 16:49
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please 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 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 08:34
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today 01/10/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Tuesday 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:56
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight into Tuesday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, so we expect river levels to continue to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please 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 on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 16:10
River Trent
River levels are forecast to continue to slowly rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue into this evening, 23/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Tuesday, 24/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 11:00 on 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 10:11
River Trent
River levels are forecast to continue to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, 23/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday, 24/09/24.
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 17:00 on 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 18:30
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at Yoxall rivergauge a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 22/09/24. We expect flooding to Low-lying land and roads between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills
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 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 Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 10:26
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauges following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Friday, 24/05/24. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
The next forecast rainfall is Saturday night so we expect levels to have decreased before then.
We are closely monitoring 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.
This message will be updated on 25/05/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 10:38
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Thursday, 23/05/24. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast, but levels will remain elevated during Thursday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Operational staff will be out clearing weed screens during Thursday.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated on 24/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 20:57
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into Thursday, 23/05/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast until midday Thursday. We expect river levels to rise overnight so are issuing this as a precaution.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please 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 on Thursday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 09:16
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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 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 Sunday 31/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 10:09
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today Friday 29/03/24 and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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 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 Saturday 30/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:38
River Trent
River levels are expected to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise this evening and 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 Friday, 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 09:38
River Trent
River levels are falling but remain high at the Croxall river gauge due to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today, Thursday, 14/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue to fall into tomorrow, Friday,15/03/24. 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, Friday 15/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 08:02
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge due to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today, Wednesday, 13/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, Wednesday 13/03/24. 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, Thursday 14/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:25
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Croxall river gauge due to heavy rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Tuesday, 12/03/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13/03/24.
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, Wednesday 13/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 10:27
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Croxall gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
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 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, Sunday, 25/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 14:41
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further showers are forecast in the next 6 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 Saturday 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 18:05
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 08:38
River Trent
River levels are high but falling slowly at the Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges following the heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding will still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
River levels remain high and therefore still pose a flood risk.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening and tomorrow, which we expect will cause river levels to rise again.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated on 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 11:38
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges following heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding will still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
River levels remain high and therefore still pose a flood risk.
Minimal rainfall is forecast through Monday and Tuesday, but unsettled conditions are expected from Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated on 20/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 14:24
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:30 today, Sunday 18/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday afternoon 20/02/2024.
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 afternoon, Monday 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:58
River Trent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, 08/02/2024. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains throughout today, Monday 12/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further isolated 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 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, Tuesday 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:46
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Yoxall, Croxall and Drakelow river gauges 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 low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
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 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, Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:57
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated Sunday 11/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:43
River Trent
River levels have risen overnight at the Croxall river gauge as a result of yesterday’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Friday 09/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 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 Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:05
River Trent
River levels are slowly falling at the Drakelow river gauge, however the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, although we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Saturday 06/01/2024 and into tomorrow, Sunday 07/01/2024. 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, Sunday 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:31
River Trent
River levels are peaking at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rainfall is forecast, although we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Thursday 04/01/2024 and into tomorrow, Friday 04/01/2024. 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, Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:20
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, as such, we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Wednesday 03/01/2024 and into tomorrow, Thursday 04/01/2024. 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, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:23
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Yoxall and Croxall river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning 03/01/2024. 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 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:05
River Trent
River levels remain high, but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over recent days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is expected over the next 12 hours today, Monday 01/01/24 and we expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning.
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 tomorrow, Tuesday 02/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:41
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Frequent showers are forecast for today, 31/12/23 and we expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days.
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 tomorrow, 01/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 08:07
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the rest of today, 30/12/23, with some heavier rain possible later this afternoon and into the evening. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of today.
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 tomorrow, 31/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 09:23
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday, 28/12/2023. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No significant rainfall is forecast for today, 29/12/2023, but showers are possible. We expect river levels to remain high for most of today.
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 tomorrow, 30/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:17
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday, 27/12/2023. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Rainfall is forecast for today, 28/12/2023, in the form of localised showers. We expect river levels to remain high for most of today.
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 tomorrow, 29/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 15:59
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit.
We are issuing this message as a precaution as we expect river levels to reach flood alert levels overnight, therefore flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into 28/12/23. Flooding will be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast today and over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please 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 on 28/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 10:15
River Trent
River levels are falling slowly at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains until Friday 15 December 2023. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Some light showery rain is possible today, Thursday 14 December 2023, as the rain band moves eastwards, however this is not forecast to influence river levels. This will be followed by a period of mainly dry weather through Friday and Saturday.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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, Friday 15 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:55
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall, Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
There is some rain forecast today (13/12/2023), which we expect will contribute to keeping these river levels high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 (14/12/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:12
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall, Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
There is some rain forecast today (12/12/2023), which we expect will contribute to keeping these river levels high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 (13/12/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:26
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall, Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
There is a band of rain forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning (12/12/2023), which we expect will contribute to keeping these river levels high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 (12/12/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:07
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall, Yoxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening and begin to fall overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 17:00 on 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 10:20
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast on Sunday but we do not expect river levels rise significantly, however we continue to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please 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 by 18:00 on 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:45
River Trent
River levels are forecast to remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday11/12/2023.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 07:00
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 16:58
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. 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 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 on 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:11
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Showers are forecast today, 08/12/2023 and further rainfall is expected over the weekend.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 11/12/2023. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:09
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and over the weekend.
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 11/12/23. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 07:57
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for today Thursday, 07/12/23 and also over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 11/12/23. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday evening, 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 17:01
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Light rainfall is forecast overnight which will become heavy tomorrow (07/12/23). We expect river levels to rise in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated on Thursday morning 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 07:54
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall since Sunday, 03/12/23. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No heavy rainfall is forecast for today but is forecast from tomorrow 07/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high for most of today, 06/12/23.
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 17:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:31
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and for most of tomorrow, 06/12/23.
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 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:36
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast for today, 05/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until later today.
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 17:00 today, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 14:34
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening 04/12/2023 and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight 04/12/2023. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 02:43
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 20 Oct 2023 15:35
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 14 Oct 2023 14:58
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 12 Jan 2023 16:20
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 11:34
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 tomorrow morning, 27/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 12:09
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue between 12:00 today 25/11/22 and over the weekend. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 27/11/22 .
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 Saturday 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 11:33
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. 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, 25/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 07:44
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Yoxall level gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the past few days and this morning. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, (23/11/2022). Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the nearby river(s). Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 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 tomorrow morning, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 15:04
River Trent
River levels are high and rising slowly at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning (23/11/2022). We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning (23/11/2022). 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, 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:09
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 22 Feb 2022 15:38
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of rainfall over the past 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout today and into Wednesday, 23/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday , 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:42
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout Tuesday, 22/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into Wednesday morning, 23/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this afternoon, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 16:31
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout this evening and into tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast during Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this evening and into tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:48
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast during this morning and we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 21/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:00
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of rainfall from Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible during this evening and into tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into Monday morning, 21/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 07:55
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 today, 20/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 21/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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.
Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 16:05
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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, 27/12/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 09:29
River Trent
River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and are beginning to fall at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue falling today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, Tuesday 09/02/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 09:39
River Trent
River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and are steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight and tomorrow morning, Monday 08/02/21. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Isolated light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Monday 08/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, 08/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 09:43
River Trent
River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and are steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight and tomorrow morning, Sunday 07/02/21. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall and snow is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Sunday 07/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, 07/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 09:01
River Trent
River levels remain high and are rising slowly at the Croxall river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight and tomorrow morning, Saturday 06/02/21. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Saturday 06/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, 06/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 10:08
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Yoxall and Croxall river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight and tomorrow morning, Friday 05/02/21. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Friday 05/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, 05/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 14:44
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Yoxall and Croxall river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains overnight and tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/02/21. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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, 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 19:01
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening, Tuesday 02/02/21 and overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning, Wednesday 03/02/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 10:04
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible today Monday 1st February 2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. River levels have peaked and will remain steady throughout today. Further rainfall is forecast this evening and overnight (1/2/21), which is likely to cause river level to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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 Tuesday 02/02/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:10
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible today Sunday 31/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast today. No rain is forecast for today, however rain is forecast on Monday (1/2/21). We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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 Monday 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 16:58
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible today Saturday 30/01/21 and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 Sunday 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 10:28
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains today Saturday 30/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon (Saturday 30/1/21) and overnight, however showers may be possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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 this afternoon Saturday 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:53
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
We expect river levels to rise until 04:00 on Saturday 30/01/21.
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, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:51
River Trent
River levels are slowly rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further light rainfall is forecast 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 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, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 00:22
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated Friday morning 29 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 16:00
River Trent
River levels continue to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:18
River Trent
River levels continue to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 16:36
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later overnight. Flooding may effect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
We expect river levels to rise overnight into Thursday 28/01/21.
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, 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 15:53
River Trent
River levels have fallen but remain high on the River Trent . Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads on the River Trent between Kings Bromley and Burton upon Trent. River levels are now falling slowly but are expected to remain high into tomorrow, 25/01/2021. Any snow melt over the next couple of days is also likely to keep levels high. Our staff are monitoring river levels and checking on defences. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening 25/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:03
River Trent
River levels have started falling but remain high on the River Trent . Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads on the River Trent between Kings Bromley and Burton upon Trent. River levels are now falling slowly but are expected to remain high into tomorrow, 24/01/2021. Our staff are monitoring river levels and checking on defences. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow evening 24/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:25
River Trent
River levels have now peaked along the River Trent. The forecast is for the river level to begin falling slowly through today (23/01/21). Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Wintry showers are forecast through the weekend but are not expected to increase river levels. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and 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 later this evening (23/01/21) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 17:47
River Trent
River levels are now peaking at the Croxall river level gauge. The forecast is for the river level to begin falling slowly this evening and overnight (22/01/21). Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Little further rain is forecast for the next few days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and 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 tomorrow morning (23/01/21) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:07
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with storm Christoph. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rain is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation, river levels are forecast to peak at about 17:00 on 22/01/21 and remain high overnight. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Avoid contact with flood water and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:23
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:08
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further scattered rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing trash screens. We are actively checking river levels and monitoring 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 this afternoon 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:05
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:27
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall and Croxall river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to continue to rise today and overnight into Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. We 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. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:48
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Cresswell and Hoar Cross river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Blithe between Blythe Bridge and Nethertown and on the River Swarbourne between Hoar Cross and Yoxall.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to continue to rise going into Wednesday 20/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are liaising with professional partners and 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. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning before 09:00, Wednesday 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:01
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to continue to rise going into Wednesday 20/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are liaising with professional partners and 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. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning before 09:00, Wednesday 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 18:52
River Trent
River levels are falling slowly at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Sunday 17 January 2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Tomorrow is forecast to be mainly dry before more prolonged, persistent heavy rain is forecast early on Tuesday 19 through to Thursday 21 January 2021 when river levels will start to rise again. 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, Monday 18 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 09:28
River Trent
River levels remain high but are slowly falling at the Yoxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Saturday 16 January 2021 and over the next few days. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Today and tomorrow is forecast to be dry before more prolonged and persistent rain is forecast early on Tuesday 19 January 2021. 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 later today, Sunday 17 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 22:13
River Trent
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Yoxall river gauge. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Saturday 16 January 2021 and over the next few days. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. The rest of the weekend is forecast to be dry before more rain is forecast late on Monday 18 January 2021. 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 later today, Sunday 17 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 09:18
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of rainfall earlier in the week and this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Saturday 16 January 2021 and over the next few days. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. The rest of the weekend is forecast to be dry before more rain is forecast on Monday 18 January 2021. 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 later today, Saturday 16 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 18:50
River Trent
River levels are high and steady at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Friday 15 January 2021 and over the next few days. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow Saturday 16 January 2021 when river levels may 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, Saturday 16 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 10:06
River Trent
River levels are high and steady at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Friday 15 January 2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further heavy rainfall is expected tomorrow Saturday 16 January 2021 when river levels may start to rise again. 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 later today, Friday 15 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:38
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise until the middle of the night.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens and we 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, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2020 10:07
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Wintry showers are forecast today, Wednesday, 30/12/20. 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 tomorrow morning, Thursday 31/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 09:01
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Wintry showers are forecast today, Tuesday, 29/12/20. 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 tomorrow morning, 30/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 09:46
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past two days. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further light rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. 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 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, Tuesday 29/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 16:32
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight (27/12/2020). Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2020 10:40
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rain is forecast today. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2020 12:06
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 16:09
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rain is forecast overnight 23/12/2020, with river levels expected to start falling from tomorrow morning. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 18:08
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight Sunday 04/10/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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, 05/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:49
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 11/03/20. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 16:15
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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, 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 08:41
River Trent
As a result of the persistent rainfall over the weekend, river levels are still high at the Croxall river level gauge, and are forecast to remain high through this morning and afternoon, Monday 02/02/2020. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Some isolated scattered showers are possible today and 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 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, Monday 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 16:40
River Trent
As a result of the persistent rainfall over the weekend, river levels are still high at the Yoxall and Croxall river level gauges, and are forecast to remain high through this evening and overnight, Sunday 1st March and also over the next few days. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next few days which may cause river levels to rise again. 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, 02/03/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:37
River Trent
As a result of the persistent rainfall over the last 48 hours, river levels are still high at the Yoxall and Croxall river level gauges, and are forecast to remain high throughout today, Sunday 1st March. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further scattered showers are possible this evening. 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 evening, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 17:43
River Trent
As a result of the persistent rainfall yesterday, river levels are rising slowly at the Croxall river level gauge, and are forecast to continue rising throughout this evening, Saturday 29th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further scattered showers are possible this evening. 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, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 08:11
River Trent
As a result of the persistent overnight rainfall, river levels are rising slowly at the Croxall river level gauge, and are forecast to continue rising throughout today, Saturday 29th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further scattered showers are forecast throughout the day. 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 evening, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 17:34
River Trent
As a result of the persistent rainfall today, river levels are rising slowly at the Croxall river level gauge, and are forecast to continue rising over night. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible through the night and into tomorrow (29/02/2020) morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast through to tomorrow morning. 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, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 16:13
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past week. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. River levels have peaked and will remain steady. The river may begin to rise again as rain is forecast tomorrow (Friday 28/2/20) and over 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. This message will be updated tomorrow, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 09:21
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past week. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. River levels have peaked and will remain steady. The river may begin to rise again as rain is forecast tomorrow (Friday 28/2/20) and over 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. This message will be updated later today, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 16:43
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 10:27
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Yoxall, Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rain showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning, 27/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. 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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued This message will be updated later this afternoon, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 15:37
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Yoxall, Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday afternoon 26/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:49
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 25/02/20.
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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated this afternoon, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 19:35
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Yoxall, Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected to continue today 24/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Isolated showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow 25/02/2020. 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 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 11:49
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Yoxall, Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 24/02/20.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to rise until Tuesday evening 25/02/20.
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, Monday 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 14:57
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon, Sunday 23rd February 2020. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley and Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and so we expect river levels to continue to rise into tomorrow, Monday 24th February 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
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, 24/02/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 16:47
River Trent
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Light showers are forecast over the next 24 hours and 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, Saturday 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 09:40
River Trent
River levels remain high but falling at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. Flooding is still affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 12 hours which may raise river levels again. 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 later today, Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 16:42
River Trent
River levels remain high but falling at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. We are closely monitoring the situation. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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, Friday 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 08:58
River Trent
River levels remain high but falling at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the recent Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours along with squally winds. 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 later today, Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 16:45
River Trent
River levels remain high but falling at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 tomorrow, Thursday 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 09:26
River Trent
River levels remain high but falling at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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 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, Wednesday 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 16:54
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Drakelow river level gauge, however the levels continue to fall slowly. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. The risk of flooding to roads and farmland continues. Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday, 19/02/2020 with the potential for heavier rainfall on Thursday, 20/02/2020. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 19/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 10:06
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Drakelow river level gauge, however the levels are now starting to fall and are forecast to continue to fall today (18/02.20). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. The risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland continues. The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers for the next few days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the 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 later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 02:43
River Trent
River levels are high at the Drakelow river level gauge, and the risk of the rapid onset of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. The river level has now begun to fall very slowly, and is forecast to continue falling slowly today (18/02/20), but the risk of flooding to property, roads and farmland continues. The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers for the next few days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, the weather forecast and liaising with the 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 later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:31
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. We expect river levels to rise throughout today (17/02/20). The forecast is improving with, lighter showers expected over the next few days, so 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 still be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 11:42
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. We expect river levels to rise throughout today (17/02/20). There is further unsettled weather forecast for the week ahead, so 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 still be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:50
River Trent
River levels are continuing to slowly rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall recently from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected over night, and through today (17/02/20). Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. 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. Call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:36
River Trent
River levels remain Croxall river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. 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 tomorrow morning Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:53
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. 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 15 Feb 2020 12:41
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 that may warn of possible property flooding. 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 11 Feb 2020 17:49
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening and overnight, Tuesday 11/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. Further rain showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday afternoon 12/02/20. 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, Wednesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 08:12
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Tuesday 11/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 12/02/20.
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, Tuesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:58
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible until tomorrow evening, Tuesday 11/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight, and into Tuesday 11/02/20.
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, Tuesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:29
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Yoxall 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 Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent is possible.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow, Monday 10/02/20.
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 forecast to rise at the Yoxall 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 Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent is possible later today.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to rise through the rest of the day, 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 16:36
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 23 Dec 2019 15:19
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 tomorrow morning, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 09:51
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 17:27
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 09:52
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Kings Bromley to Clay Mills including Burton upon Trent. 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 8 hours, or as the situation changes.