A Flood Alert was issued for Stone Trent in Staffordshire on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Trent.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Trent at Darlaston rose 1.43m, peaking at 2.34m, while the River Trent at Hanford Bridge climbed 1.28m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 23 October and overnight. 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 using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 24 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlaston | River Trent | +1.43m | 2.34m |
| Hanford Bridge | River Trent | +1.28m | 1.74m |
| Great Haywood | River Trent | +0.89m | 1.80m |
| Bucknall | River Trent | +0.56m | 0.67m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.53m | 1.17m |
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.44m | 0.69m |
| Kings Bromley | River Trent | +0.36m | 1.15m |
| Drakelow | River Trent | +0.30m | 1.63m |
| Broadeye Bridge | River Sow | +0.16m | 0.57m |
| Knypersley | River Trent | +0.07m | 0.50m |
In the news
- Staffordshire roads flooded as Storm Austen hits — Google News