Flood Warning Info - River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood and Branston Water Park
Area Description
River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood and Branston Water Park including Central Rivers Railway Depot, Barton Turns and Greycar Business Park area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 12:13
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 today, 23/02/24. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further showers are forecast in the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated tomorrow Saturday 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 03:17
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding (of property) is imminent. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 14:10
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
No further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday evening, 05/01/2024.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences.
Please avoid contact with flood water, take photographs of any flood damage, and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated Friday morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 14:53
River Trent
River levels are continuing to rise at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue today, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday 05/01/2024.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and checking defences.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:05
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this morning and afternoon. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. 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 contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:49
River Trent
River levels remain high but are decreasing at the Croxall river gauge following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible overnight. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and through 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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 07:39
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall since Sunday, 03/12/23. Consequently, flooding of property is possible over the next few days. Flooding may affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. 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. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Thursday 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2023 10:39
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall since Sunday, 03/12/23. Consequently, flooding of property is possible over the next few days. Flooding may affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
No heavy rainfall is forecast for today Wednesday, 06/12/23 but is forecast from tomorrow, Thursday 07/12/23. 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 contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger.
This message will be updated by 9:00 on Thursday 07/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 06:28
River Trent
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 16:57
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
No further heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon overnight into Sunday 31/01/21.
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 and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon tomorrow morning Sunday 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:48
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Croxall and Drakelow river gauges as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon Saturday, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:53
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible to begin between 23:30 today, Friday 29/01/21, and 01:00 tomorrow, Saturday 30/01/21. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight.
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 and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 08:36
River Trent
River levels remain high but are slowly falling along the River Trent. The forecast is for the river level to continue falling slowly through today(23/01/21). However, the risk of flooding remains. Wintry showers are forecast over the weekend but we are not expecting any impacts on 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 Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 17:52
River Trent
River levels are now peaking at the Drakelow 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 properties around Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. 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 Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 11:27
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting properties around Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
River levels are forecast to rise until around 17:00 on 22/01/2021 and remain high overnight. No further rain is forecast and we are closely monitoring 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 avoid contact with flood water. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 19:10
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting properties around Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
We expect river levels to rise overnight.
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 Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 13:29
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Yoxall river gauge as a result of Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is possible between 14:00 and 21:00 today, Thursday 21/01/21. Flooding is affecting properties around Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 8 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 and checking defences.
Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:49
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 may affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 02/03/20.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 17:02
River Trent
This flood warning is being issued as a precautionary measure. River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later today and into tomorrow, (Sunday 1/3/20). Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising until tomorrow (Sunday 1/3/20).
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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 1/3/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 09:32
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Drakelow river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 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 and liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and follow advice from emergency services.
This message will be updated this afternoon 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:08
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains to properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly this evening (18/02/2020) and overnight. Further rainfall is forecast on Wednesday (19/02/2020), with the potential for heavier rainfall on Thursday morning, 20/02/2020. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:09
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains to properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly today (18/02/20). The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers today and continuing for the next few days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 07:54
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains to properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly today (18/02/20). The weather forecast is for bands of rain and scattered showers today and continuing for the next few days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 01:00
River Trent
River levels remain high and steady at the Croxall river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains to properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. The river level is forecast to begin falling slowly today (18/02/20). 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 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, 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:29
River Trent
River levels remain high, but steady at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding could affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. The forecast is improving, with light and scattered showers expected over the next few days. 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, Tuesday 18/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 11:35
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. 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 Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 02:40
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 Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:01
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Croxall river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening. Flooding is affecting properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and call 999 if in immediate danger. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.