A Flood Alert was issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Churnet, River Tean.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Tean at Leasows Farm rose 0.64m, peaking at 1.01m, while the River Churnet at Flint Mill climbed 0.39m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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. 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 closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasows Farm | River Tean | +0.64m | 1.01m |
| Flint Mill | River Churnet | +0.39m | 0.38m |
| Basford Bridge | River Churnet | +0.34m | 0.55m |
| Froghall | River Churnet | +0.22m | 0.43m |
| Upper Tean | River Tean | +0.21m | 0.38m |
| Waterhouses | River Hamps | +0.18m | 0.25m |
| Quixhill | River Churnet | +0.13m | 0.36m |
| Wallgrange | Endon Brook | +0.09m | 0.16m |
| Leek | River Churnet | +0.09m | 0.21m |