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Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels remain high at the Blythe Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting properties around the Uttoxeter Road area and Blithe View.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water and plan travel routes ahead of time in case of flooding.
Please move family, pets, possessions, valuables and cars to safety. Turn off gas, electric and water and stay aware for further updates.
Activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 9:04pm, Wednesday 20th January 2021.
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Warning no longer in force
Thu 21 Jan 2021, 7:53am
Flood warning
Wed 20 Jan 2021, 9:04pm
River Blithe at Blythe Bridge including Uttoxeter Road, Roman Road, Blythe View and Blythe Bridge Mill
Region: West Midlands
Country: England
Counties covered: Staffordshire
Watercourses covered: River Blithe
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Blithe at Blythe Bridge.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.