Storm Ciarán – 31 October 2023
The Met Office has issued further warnings for strong winds and heavy rain that will affect parts of the UK from tonight. Our Trent & Dove teams are already out on-site sandbagging those areas at risk, mainly impacted by heavy downpours following Storm Babet, last week.
We will continue to monitor those locations and others at an increased risk. Customers affected due to the storm should contact our Customer Services Team 01283 528528.
Weather warnings have been issued locally for:
River Trent and Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire
- Flooding is possible in this area.
- Advice is to monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said:
Storm Ciarán will bring very strong winds along the south coast of England and Wales, with gusts of 70 to 80mph possible, even 90mph in exposed locations.
Further inland gusts could reach up to 50 or 60mph. As well as strong winds, this deep low-pressure system will bring heavy rain to many parts of the UK. The heaviest rain is expected in southern and western areas with 20-25mm possible widely and 40-60mm over higher ground. This rain will fall on already saturated ground, bringing a risk of flooding.
Further significant flooding impacts are possible from Wednesday through to Friday in response to rain from Storm Ciaran.
The Met Office advises people to stay away from swollen rivers and urges them not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
Residents can sign up for free flood warnings to keep up to date with the latest situation at: https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding and follow @EnvAgency on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the latest flood updates.