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Flood warning for River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood and Branston Water Park

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River levels remain high at the Croxall river gauge as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. We expect flooding to affect properties around the Barton Turns area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.

No further significant rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow morning, 09/01/2025, but we expect river levels to remain high throughout the night.

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 avoid contact with flood water. Call 999 if in immediate danger.

This message will be updated by 11:00 on Thursday 09/01/25, or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: River Trent at Catton, Barton under Needwood and Branston Water Park including Central Rivers Railway Depot, Barton Turns and Greycar Business Park area in Barton under Needwood and Lichfield Road area in Branston.

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Latest levels

29 minutes ago

The River Trent level at Yoxall was 2.24 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.56 metres. Monitor the River Trent level at Yoxall.

29 minutes ago

The River Trent level at Drakelow was 3.04 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 4.15 metres. Monitor the River Trent level at Drakelow.

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