Flood Alert Issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire (Aug 27, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · Staffordshire, West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on August 27, 2026, 2 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire due to forecast high river levels.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Staffordshire, West Midlands
Issued
August 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-27T08:43:36.

Affected Areas

West Midlands, Staffordshire. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

Timeline

Alert effective 27 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire due to forecast high river levels.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Staffordshire, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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