Flood Alert Info - Rugeley Trent
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Great Haywood to Yoxall.
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 9 Dec 2024 12:32
River Trent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 10/12/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 12:57
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 16:30
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. 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 26 Nov 2024 10:01
River Trent
River levels are falling at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of the weekend rainfall associated with Storm Bert. As river levels are still high, flooding of roads and farmland will continue throughout Tuesday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Light rainfall is forecast on Wednesday morning, but we do not expect any impacts from this.
We continue to closely monitor 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 27/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 11:48
River Trent
River levels have peaked but have not started to fall at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 11:49
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout Sunday and into Monday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been checking defences, clearing 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 on 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 17:09
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert and are forecast to rise further overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout Saturday and into Sunday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been checking defences, clearing 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 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 16:15
River Trent
River levels are rising at Great Haywood gauge 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall.
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 22 May 2024 20:52
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 23 Feb 2024 14:59
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains today, 23/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 by tomorrow Saturday 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:22
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Thursday, 22/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 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 Friday 23/02/24
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 11:38
River Trent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Great Haywood river gauge following heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding will still be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
River levels are falling, but 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 12:58
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 13:00 today, Sunday 18/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to rise until the early hours of tomorrow morning, and remain high until tomorrow afternoon, Monday 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 afternoon, Monday 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:48
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 12:41
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
We expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight Friday 09/02/24.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Saturday 10/02/24
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:13
River Trent
River levels have risen overnight at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of yesterdays heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue from today, Friday 09/02/2024. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 4 Jan 2024 10:31
River Trent
River levels are steadily falling at the Great Haywood river gauge, however flooding of roads and farmland is still expected. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. No further rainfall is forecast, although we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Thursday 04/01/2024 and into tomorrow morning, Friday 05/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, 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 tomorrow morning, Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:21
River Trent
River levels are still rising steadily at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, consequently, we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Wednesday and into tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/01/2024. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, 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 tomorrow morning, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:16
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon, 02/01/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until into Wednesday afternoon.
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 by 10:00 on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:20
River Trent
River levels are slowly falling at the Great Haywood river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
We expect river levels to continue to fall into this afternoon.
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 10:16
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast morning Sunday 10 December 2023. 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.
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 17:30 on Sunday 10 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:55
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight and peak at approximately 01:00 tomorrow 10/12/2023.
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 15:33
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday the 9th December 2023. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 10th December 2023.
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.
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 Sunday morning 10th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:59
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 08/12/2023. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast 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 17:00 on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 17:24
River Trent
River levels are falling steadily at the Great Haywood river gauge, however, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
No heavy rainfall is forecast for today but is forecast from tomorrow 07/12/23. We expect river levels to begin falling throughout the morning, 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 16:30
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to begin falling later tonight, 05/12/23.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:36
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast for today, 05/12/23. We expect river levels to begin falling 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 15:52
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening 04/12/2023 and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight.
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 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 15:58
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 20 Oct 2023 17:58
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 21 Nov 2022 17:01
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 09:05
River Trent
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Great Haywood river gauge after heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible throughout Tuesday, 22/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast during today, 22/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 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. 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 16:12
River Trent
River levels remain high but are starting to fall at the Great Haywood river gauge after heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible throughout this evening, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast during Tuesday, 22/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high until later this evening, 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. 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 07:27
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout this morning, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further light rainfall is forecast during this morning, 21/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high until 14:00 this afternoon.
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. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 16:57
River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 this tomorrow morning Sunday 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:55
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today Saturday 30/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 this afternoon Saturday 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:03
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible tonight, Friday 29/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:51
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 Great Haywood river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible Friday 29/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 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 Friday morning 29 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 15:47
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 15:30 today, Thursday 28/01/21, and 11:00 tomorrow, Friday 29/01/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 14:00 on Friday 29/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Aug 2020 16:52
River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area this afternoon and into tonight Wednesday 12 August 2020. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms/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 25 Feb 2020 15:32
River Trent
River levels remain high but are falling at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. Further rain showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels, 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 Wednesday morning, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:27
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rain showers are 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 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 19:16
River Trent
River levels remain high at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. Further rainfall is possible over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 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 10:49
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 2 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, Tuesday 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 17:37
River Trent
River levels are rising at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this evening, Sunday 23rd February 2020. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 19 Feb 2020 08:54
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 but are falling slowly at the Great Haywood river level gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. 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 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, Wednesday 19/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:46
River Trent
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Great Haywood river level gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding still remains. The forecast for scattered showers which are 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 Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:02
River Trent
River levels are high but are beginning to fall at the Great Haywood river level gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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 Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 09:03
River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Aston Bridge river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall over the weekend and are expected to begin fall today (17/02/20). Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. 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 01:21
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river level gauge as a result of the heavy and persistent rainfall recently from Storm Dennis. Consequently, the flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible through to midday (17/02/20). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Further unsettled weather is forecast for the week ahead. 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 again in the morning, 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:12
River Trent
River levels have risen at the Great Haywood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening Sunday 16/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley.
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 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:30
River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley is possible.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later tonight, 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 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 Great Haywood 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 Great Haywood to Yoxall including Rugeley 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 16:37
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.