Flood warning for River Trent at Swarkestone
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected from overnight on 07 February 2026 .
Areas most at risk are Derby Road, Trentside, Church Lane, Trent Lane and Woodshop Lane. Swarkestone, including Swarkestone Access Frontage, Stanton by Bridge, and Kings Newton are also at risk. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels at Shardlow Gauge are rising slowly. Levels will 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 5:00AM on 08 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: River Trent at Swarkestone including Stanton by Bridge and Kings Newton including the Priest House and Swarkestone Bridge.
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Latest levels
The River Trent level at Shardlow was 2.69 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.80 metres. Monitor the River Trent level at Shardlow.
The River Trent level at Willington was 3.21 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.30 metres. Monitor the River Trent level at Willington.
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