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Local flood forecast

Local flood forecasts have been developed as part of the FAIR project. These produce alerts defining different levels of risk with associated advice.

Interact with the calculator on the left and see your results on the right.

Select local rain forecast volume

Select your likelihood of alert

Review your level of risk

  • Select your level of rain.
  • Select your likelihood of alert.

Risk of heavy rain

  • Look out for further local flood forecast updates
  • Alert neighbours or vulnerable people
  • Visually check local drainage systems (road gullies, watercourses and debris screens) if safe to do so. Report highway blockages to Staffordshire County Council: Report Flooding and Drainage.
  • Monitor community flood webcams (if available)
  • Check and test Property Flood Resilience measures (e.g. flood gates)
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Risk of very heavy rain

  • Possible disruption, stay prepared
  • Monitor the situation before heading out
  • Move belongings to higher ground if possible
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Risk of surface water flooding

  • Alert neighbours or vulnerable people
  • Deploy Property Flood Resilience measures - block doorways and airbricks as needed
  • Keep your flood pack handy
  • Maintain personal safety (e.g. do not walk or drive through flood water). Do not underestimate the power of flood water.
  • Turn off utilities if safe to do so
  • Move vehicles to a safe location away from areas known to be at risk of flooding.
  • Raise or move belongings upstairs
  • Be prepared to move family and pets to safety
  • Activate community plan (if available)
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