Flood Alert Issued for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire as River Levels Rise
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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 the West Midlands, warning of potential flooding near the River Trent and Lyme Brook due to rising water levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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 West Midlands, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Stoke-on-Trent area in the West Midlands. This alert was officially raised on the afternoon of February 20, 2026, following observations of rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several geographic regions within Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Specific areas at risk include:
- River Trent: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river between Norton Green and Darlaston, including Stoke-on-Trent.
- Lyme Brook: Areas between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford.
- Fowlea Brook: Locations within Stoke-on-Trent.
- Ford Green Brook: Surrounding low-lying areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid Flood Water: Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water, as conditions can be deeper and faster-moving than they appear.
- Stay Informed: Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
- Prepare: Residents in low-lying areas should remain vigilant as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon of February 20, 2026, are expected to cause potential flooding of low-lying land and roads. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the community.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 3:54 PM on February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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