23/10/2026
Please take note of the advice below during Storm Austin and Boela this weekend.
Please report any flooding issues and fallen trees on the roads or pavement to Staffordshire County Council highways department.
Any fallen trees on the Acres, allotments, village green, burial ground, please message us on Facebook and we will look into it.
Tree inspections on council land will take place once the worst of the weather is over.
| We are continuing to experience strong winds across Staffordshire and are urging residents in rural areas to take extra care when travelling or spending time outdoors.
Strong winds can pose particular risks in the countryside, where exposed roads, narrow lanes, overhanging trees, fallen branches and loose debris can create hazardous conditions.
Please take a few simple precautions to help keep yourself and others safe:
🚗 Take extra care on rural roads: Reduce your speed, allow extra distance between vehicles and be cautious when passing high-sided vehicles, cyclists and horse riders. Watch out for fallen branches, debris and sudden gusts, particularly on exposed roads.
🌳 Beware of falling trees and branches: Avoid walking or parking beneath trees, especially during strong gusts. Keep clear of damaged trees and branches that may fall without warning.
🚜 Be mindful of farm equipment and livestock: Secure loose equipment where safe to do so, and check that gates, fencing and animal shelters remain secure. Take extra care around livestock if fencing has been damaged.
🏡 Secure loose items: If it is safe, secure garden furniture, wheelie bins, trampolines, tools and other items that could be blown away.
🚶 Take care when walking: Avoid exposed footpaths, open fields and wooded areas during particularly strong winds. Watch out for flying debris, muddy or slippery surfaces and fallen branches.
🏠 Check your property and outbuildings: Close windows and doors, and check sheds, barns, fencing and other structures for signs of damage. Do not approach damaged buildings or unstable structures.
🛑 Consider whether your journey is necessary: Rural roads may be more vulnerable to fallen trees, blocked routes and debris. If conditions are particularly poor, postpone non-essential journeys until it is safer to travel.
📢 Look out for neighbours: Check on older or vulnerable residents who may need assistance, particularly those living in isolated properties. Keep up to date with local weather warnings and advice from the Met Office.
⚠️ Report hazards: If you encounter fallen trees or debris blocking a road or creating a danger to the public, report it to the relevant local authority. Do not attempt to move large branches or trees yourself.
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999.
