Staffordshire highways crews respond to over 200 incidents during Storm Claudia

Marc Hobbins Posted On November 17, 2025

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Highways teams in Staffordshire were pushed into action as Storm Claudia brought widespread disruption, with crews responding to more than double their usual number of incidents.

Between Friday morning and the early hours of Sunday 16th, Staffordshire County Council logged over 220 call-outs, 131 of which required urgent attention. The majority of emergencies were caused by fallen trees blocking roads or creating partial obstructions.

Darryl Eyers, Staffordshire County Council’s Deputy Chief Executive, oversaw the response throughout the weekend. He said the teams worked tirelessly through challenging weather conditions:
“Our highways crews worked all day Friday, through Friday night and then continued over the weekend tackling multiple problems.
“They did a great job in the worst of the weather to keep Staffordshire moving and I’d like to thank them for their sustained effort.”

He explained that the main challenges included trees brought down by strong winds and localised flooding from swollen rivers and water running off saturated fields.

Although most major issues had been resolved by Saturday afternoon, staff continued monitoring river levels and supported partner organisations on Sunday, ensuring vulnerable residents were safe—particularly those facing prolonged power outages.

With colder conditions expected later in the week, drivers are being reminded to take extra care and adjust their driving to suit winter weather.

Residents can report fallen trees and road flooding through the county council’s highways reporting service. Flood warnings are available through the government’s national alert system.