A Flood Alert was issued for Stoke Trent in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Fowlea Brook at Liverpool Road, Stoke-On-Trent rose 1.88m, peaking at 1.94m, while the Lyme Brook at Newcastle Under Lyme climbed 1.63m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Further rainfall is forecast. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Road, Stoke-On-Trent | Fowlea Brook | +1.88m | 1.94m |
| Newcastle Under Lyme | Lyme Brook | +1.63m | 1.88m |
| Darlaston | River Trent | +1.43m | 2.34m |
| Hanford Bridge | River Trent | +1.27m | 1.74m |
| Great Haywood | River Trent | +0.99m | 1.89m |
| Blythe Bridge | River Blithe | +0.59m | 0.95m |
| Bucknall | River Trent | +0.56m | 0.67m |
| Brookhouse Farm | Ford Green Brook | +0.46m | 0.72m |
| Cresswell | River Blithe | +0.46m | 0.62m |
| Knypersley | River Trent | +0.08m | 0.50m |