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Flood warning for River Trent at Sawley Marina, including Sawley Lock

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High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 

Flooding is expected on 08 February 2026 . 

Areas most at risk are Warren Lane and Tamworth Road. Sawley Marina including Sawley Lock, and the B6540 Tamworth Road at Sawley is also at risk. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Shardlow + Church Wilne Gauge are currently rising slowly. Levels are likely to remain high until Tuesday 10/02/2026. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Activate any flood protection products you may have & move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. 

This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: River Trent at Sawley Marina, including Sawley Lock including low lying farms.

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