Flood Alert Issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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 parts of Staffordshire, warning of possible flooding along the River Churnet and River Tean starting early February 27.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Midlands area, specifically concerning the River Churnet and River Tean. This alert (ID: 033WAF317) indicates that flooding is possible in the region due to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers specific geographic regions within Staffordshire, including:
- River Churnet: Low-lying land and roads between Leek and Rocester.
- River Tean: Areas between Adderley and Spath.
- Cecilly Brook: Locations at Cheadle.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Exercise caution and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast overnight, which may lead to flooding in the early hours of the morning. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels in the affected Staffordshire catchments.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:01 PM on February 26, 2026. Flooding is considered possible starting from the early hours of February 27, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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