Flood Warning Info - River Anker at Tamworth Town Centre

Area Description

River Anker at Tamworth Town Centre including Stationfields Park Homes, Amington Road and Moor Lane.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:58
River Anker
River levels are high but steady at the Polesworth gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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 as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 04:25
River Anker
River levels are rising at the Polesworth gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is imminent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:53
River Anker
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Polesworth river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 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 contact with flood water and take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded This message will be updated this afternoon, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:06
River Anker
River levels are rising at the Polesworth river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.