Severe weather

Advice on flooding

• contact the Environment Agency Floodline on 0845 988 11 88 for up to the minute advice on the risk of your area flooding
• contact the county council call centre on 0300 111 8000 if you require sandbags
• you can also check the Blue Pages flood warnings (opens new window), an independent flood directory for details of where to purchase sandbags from
• keep a list of important numbers with you - emergency services, utilities, insurance company
• familiarise yourself with the isolation points for water, gas and electricity for your property
• if it is safe to do so, isolate services prior to flooding
• if you feel you are at risk of flooding, remove important documents and belongings to a safe place

Flood Warnings

Environment Agency (opens new window) is responsible for issuing up to date information regarding Flood Warnings in England and Wales. 

Environment Agency - flood warnings (opens new window) - this is updated every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Flooding risk mapping

To help to identify if your home is at risk from flooding, the Environment Agency website offers you the opportunity to view a flood risk map of your area.

Environment Agency - flood warnings (opens new window)

If you find that you may be at risk from flooding register with the Environment Agency for their Flood Warning Service.

Sandbags

More information on sandbags is available on the Environment Agency website and Staffordshire County Council website. (opens new window)

Further information on the provision of sandbags.

Severe Snow

Weather Warnings for exceptionally heavy snow are forecast by the Met Office.

Staffordshire County Council (opens new window) are responsible for winter maintenance and gritting of public roads and footpaths in the county.

Make sure you keep up to date with the weather if snow is forecast.

Met Office weather forecast (opens new window)