A Flood Alert was issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire between 26th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Churnet, River Tean.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Churnet at Basford Bridge rose 1.54m, peaking at 1.72m, while the River Churnet at Flint Mill climbed 1.40m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today has led to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28th February 2026 and into Sunday 1st March. River levels remain high but steady and will remain high during Saturday and into Sunday, the risk of flooding remains. 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. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . Avoid using low lying footpat
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basford Bridge | River Churnet | +1.54m | 1.72m |
| Flint Mill | River Churnet | +1.40m | 1.72m |
| Wallgrange | Endon Brook | +1.15m | 1.34m |
| Leasows Farm | River Tean | +1.12m | 1.65m |
| Quixhill | River Churnet | +1.08m | 1.52m |
| Froghall | River Churnet | +0.98m | 1.40m |
| Upper Tean | River Tean | +0.87m | 1.15m |
| Waterhouses | River Hamps | +0.32m | 0.60m |
| Leek | River Churnet | +0.25m | 0.57m |
| Knypersley | River Trent | +0.20m | 0.66m |