A Flood Alert was issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire on 22nd October 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 0.18m, peaking at 0.60m, while the River Churnet at Flint Mill climbed 0.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of Friday 23 October . 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.w lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Friday 23 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasows Farm | River Tean | +0.18m | 0.60m |
| Flint Mill | River Churnet | +0.09m | 0.18m |
| Upper Tean | River Tean | +0.08m | 0.27m |
| Froghall | River Churnet | +0.07m | 0.35m |