Flood Warning Info - Sandyford Brook in Stafford

Area Description

Sandyford Brook in Stafford at Sandon Road and the Queensway area.
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 2 Jan 2024 18:29
Sandyford Brook
River levels have risen at the Astonfields river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 20:00 today, 02/01/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Wednesday afternoon, 03/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and call 999 if in immediate danger. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:30
Sandyford Brook
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 00:45
Sandyford Brook
River levels have risen at the Astonfields river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water and plan travel routes ahead of time in case of flooding. Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. Turn off gas, electric and water and stay aware for further updates. Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 08:00 Thursday 21, January 2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 12 Aug 2020 22:21
Sandyford Brook
River levels have risen at the Astonfields river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible overnight. Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next 12 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation with 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/08/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 13:08
Sandyford Brook
River levels remain high at the Astonfields river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday, 16/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please call 999 if in immediate danger and 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, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the afternoon, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 06:36
Sandyford Brook
River levels have risen at the Astonfields river gauge as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property is expected imminently. Further, potentially heavy, rainfall is forecast through to midday (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. This message will be updated in the afternoon, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.