Flood Alert Info - Lower Tame
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Hopwas and the National Arborteum near Alrewas.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2024 08:08
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today and into tomorrow morning 21/12/24.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National arboretum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Friday 20/12/24.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 21/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 16:27
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight, 19/12/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National arboretum at Alrewas. 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 11:00 on 20/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 17:08
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge Gauge on River Tame as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible tonight 07/12/2024 and tomorrow 08/12/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum Alrewas. 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. Further rainfall is forecast this evening 07/12/2024 and tomorrow 08/12/2024. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 08/12/2024. This message will be updated tomorrow, 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 10:59
River Tame
River levels are high but starting to fall at the Hopwas Bridge Gauge on River Tame after Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 26/11/2024.
We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum Alrewas.
Drier conditions are forecast today Tuesday 26/11/24, but further rain is expected in the early hours of Wednesday 27/11/24.
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 contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Wednesday 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 10:04
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge Gauge on River Tame as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible today, 25/11/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum Alrewas.
Light showers are forecast today, 25/11/24.
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 tomorrow, 26/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum Alrewas.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2024 11:04
River Tame
River levels remain high, but are now slowly falling at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently the risk of flooding of roads and farmland will continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Friday morning 04/10/24.
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 tomorrow morning, 04/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 14:16
River Tame
River levels are high at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently the risk of flooding of roads and farmland will continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 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 tomorrow morning, 03/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 08:17
River Tame
River levels are high at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently the risk of flooding of roads and farmland will continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 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, 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 18:09
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise again overnight at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today. Consequently flooding of roads and farmland will continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 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 16:30 on 02/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 07:51
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast today, 01/10/24.
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, 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:56
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall during the early hours of tomorrow (01/10/24) morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and tomorrow (01/10/24) morning. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
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 avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow (01/10/24) morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 16:10
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so please remain vigilant. 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, 29/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 08:50
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so remain vigilant. 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, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 13:57
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 13:00 today, 27/09/24 and 05:00 Sunday, 29/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so remain vigilant. We expect river levels to rise until 07:00 on 28/09/24.
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 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 16:31
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible to begin between 17:00 and 18:00 tomorrow, 27/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 06:00 on Saturday, 28/09/24.
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 17:00 on 27/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 11:17
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 23/09/24 and overnight. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas. 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 24/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 18:57
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning 23/09/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
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. 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 Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 14:48
River Tame
River levels are still steadily rising at the Hopwas Gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of roads remains possible today, 23/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. No further significant rainfall is forecast today, 23/05/24, however 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, 24/05/24, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 19:37
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible today, 22/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall, some of which may be locally heavy, is forecast all day today, 22/05/24.
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 tomorrow, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 11:12
River Tame
River levels are high but falling at the Hopwas Bridge gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Scattered showers are 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 Sunday 25/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 14:06
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge gauge following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further showers are forecast over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been out clearing weed screens, checking defences 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 Saturday, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:07
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge gauge following heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight into the 23/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboreteum at Alrewas.
The forecast for the coming days remains unsettled, with some rainfall expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been out clearing weed screens, checking defences 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 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:28
River Tame
River levels remain high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Monday 19/02/2024. 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.
There is no significant rainfall expected for the rest of 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by tomorrow Tuesday 20/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:56
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight today and into tomorrow morning, 19/02/2024. 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.
Little further rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. We expect river levels to continue slowly rising overnight and into tomorrow morning, 19/02/2024.
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 morning, Monday 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 08:49
River Tame
River levels are falling at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge . Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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 tomorrow Monday 12/11/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:34
River Tame
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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 08:24
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible during Friday, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will be out clearing weed screens and 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 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:35
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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 Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:01
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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 Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:15
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
We expect river levels to remain high as a result of the heavy rainfall.
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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:02
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 29/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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, 30/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:20
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of recent spells of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 11 December 2023. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
No further rainfall is forecast until tomorrow morning Tuesday 12 December 2023. We expect river levels to remain high into this evening Monday 11 December 2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Checking defences and clearing weed screens
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 Tuesday 12 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:20
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast on Sunday morning 10 December 2023 We expect river levels to rise in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 17:30 on Sunday 10 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 18:06
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas. 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 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 17:23
River Tame
River levels are steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge, consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Light rainfall is forecast overnight which will become heavy tomorrow (07/12/23). We expect river levels to rise in response to this rainfall.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Thursday morning (07/12/23), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 18:16
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge following heavy rainfall, as water makes its way along the larger watercourses. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is 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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:14
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible early tomorrow morning, 05/12/2023. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
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 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 tomorrow morning on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:14
River Tame
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 23 Nov 2022 11:44
River Tame
River levels remain high and are forecast to remain steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge, in response to the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today through to tomorrow morning (24/11/2022). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 13:43
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboreteum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast in the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are 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 tomorrow morning, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:44
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 31/01/21.
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 tomorrow morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:44
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today Saturday, 30/01/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday, 31/01/21.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:44
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today and into tomorrow 30/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:01
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this afternoon.
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 1 Mar 2020 09:14
River Tame
River levels are high and steady at the Hopwas Bridge river level gauge but are expected to fall throughout today, Sunday 01/03/2020. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further scattered showers are possible during 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 this evening, Sunday 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 18:11
River Tame
This Flood Alert is being issued as a precautionary measure. River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of the persistent overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, Saturday, 29/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 6 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 have deep standing water. This message will be updated Sunday, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 17:56
River Tame
This Flood Alert is being issued as a precautionary measure. River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of the persistent overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening, Saturday, 29/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further scattered showers are forecast over the next 6 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 have deep standing water. This message will be updated later today, Sunday, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 16:29
River Tame
River levels remain high but falling slowly at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. Further rain is forecast from Wednesday onwards, 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, 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 07:34
River Tame
River levels remain high but falling slowly at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas. The forecast is improving with, lighter showers expected over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid 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, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:53
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
The forecast is improving with, lighter showers expected over the next few days. 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 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 13:09
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 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 this afternoon, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:31
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Hopwas Bridge 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 Tame between Hopwas and the National Arboretum at Alrewas.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue rising 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, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:42
River Tame
River levels are rising on the River Tame 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 15:01
River Tame
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain has been forecast for this area today 15/02/2020. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of the heavy rain. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 10:20
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas is possible.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast for today. We expect river levels 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 later today, 22/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 11:05
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Hopwas Bridge river gauge as a result of the heavy rainfall yesterday, Friday 20 December 2019. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Hopwas and the National Arborteum at Alrewas. No further heavy rainfall is forecast only showers over the weekend. 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 later today, Saturday 21 December 2019, or as the situation changes.