A Flood Alert was issued for River Blithe and River Swarbourn in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Blithe, River Swarbourne.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Tean at Leasows Farm rose 1.04m, peaking at 1.46m, while the River Trent at Great Haywood climbed 0.89m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 23 October . Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Blithe between Blythe Bridge and Nethertown and on the River Swarbourne between Hoar Cross and Yoxall. We are closely monitoring the situation . Monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 24 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasows Farm | River Tean | +1.04m | 1.46m |
| Great Haywood | River Trent | +0.89m | 1.80m |
| Doveridge | River Dove | +0.89m | 1.59m |
| Blythe Bridge | River Blithe | +0.63m | 0.95m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.53m | 1.17m |
| Cresswell | River Blithe | +0.45m | 0.61m |
| Uttoxeter Park | Picknall Brook | +0.20m | 0.46m |
| Marchington | Marchington Brook | +0.09m | 0.25m |
| Hoar Cross | River Swarbourne | +0.07m | 0.26m |
| Hamstall Ridware | River Blithe | +0.06m | 0.17m |