A Flood Alert was issued for River Churnet and River Tean in Staffordshire on 23rd 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 1.04m, peaking at 1.46m, while the River Churnet at Basford Bridge climbed 0.98m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasows Farm | River Tean | +1.04m | 1.46m |
| Basford Bridge | River Churnet | +0.98m | 1.25m |
| Flint Mill | River Churnet | +0.95m | 1.04m |
| Quixhill | River Churnet | +0.68m | 0.96m |
| Froghall | River Churnet | +0.68m | 0.96m |
| Waterhouses | River Hamps | +0.67m | 0.87m |
| Upper Tean | River Tean | +0.61m | 0.81m |
| Wallgrange | Endon Brook | +0.52m | 0.63m |
| Leek | River Churnet | +0.32m | 0.48m |
| Knypersley | River Trent | +0.08m | 0.50m |
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- Staffordshire roads flooded as Storm Austen hits — Google News