A Flood Alert was issued for Stone Trent in Staffordshire on 3rd September 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Trent.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Trent at Darlaston rose 0.29m, peaking at 1.08m, while the River Trent at Hanford Bridge climbed 0.23m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 04 September 2026 . Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Darlaston and Great Haywood including Stone. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston | River Trent | +0.29m | 1.08m |
| Hanford Bridge | River Trent | +0.23m | 0.61m |
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.21m | 0.39m |
| Bucknall | River Trent | +0.21m | 0.28m |
| Drakelow | River Trent | +0.17m | 1.41m |
| Great Haywood | River Trent | +0.13m | 0.95m |
| Kings Bromley | River Trent | +0.10m | 0.80m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.07m | 0.80m |