Flood Alert Info - Stoke Trent
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Norton Green and Darlaston on the River Trent and on the Lyme Brook and Ford Green Brook.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 07:59
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising again at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of a second band of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected during Sunday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours and so we expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday before decreasing into Sunday night.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are back out checking defences, clearing screens and we are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 11:31
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Saturday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences, clearing screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:37
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen and are expected to rise further at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight into Tuesday.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, so we expect river levels to continue to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and our incident response staff have been checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 18:32
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at Liverpool River gauge a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 22/09/24. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Norton Green and Darlaston on the River Trent and on the Lyme Brook and Ford Green Brook
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 17:18
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road River gauge in Stoke on Trent as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 21/09/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Norton Green and Darlaston on the River Trent and on the Lyme Brook and Ford Green Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by tomorrow Sunday 22/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2024 12:49
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge in Stoke on Trent as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible during Sunday, 08/09/24. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, therefore we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 09/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 18:42
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Brindley Ford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today, 22/05/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast until midday Thursday. We expect river levels to continue to rise through Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on Thursday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 May 2024 19:38
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall throughout this afternoon 16/05/24.
Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning, Friday 17/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight tonight 16/05/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Plan driving routes to avoid low laying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 17/05/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 14:15
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Brindley Ford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening and remain high into tomorrow morning 03/01/24. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 18:43
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:58
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2023 12:43
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 21:01
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Sunday (09/07/23) morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jun 2023 19:28
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight into Tuesday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to rise until later this overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 13/06/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2023 15:58
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 14:24
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2022 07:33
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 today, 24/10/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday, 24/10/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 10:08
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:00 today, 23/10/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 23/10/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2022 21:04
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of localised heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight Monday 22/08/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 23/08/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 16:59
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Saturday 19/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 20/02/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 12:25
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 13:00 today, 19/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook betweeb Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 20/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 08:57
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is today. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook betweeb Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 07:21
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Sunday, 05/12/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further rainfall is forecast today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 05/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2021 08:22
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today 27/09/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/09/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 19:28
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, Sunday 04/07/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further isolated thunderstorms are forecast over the next 24 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jul 2021 14:19
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, Sunday 04/07/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. More widespread and heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/07/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2021 17:12
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Liverpool river gauge as a result of prolonged and persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today from 17:15 Monday 3 May 2021. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expects river levels to remain high overnight into tomorrow morning 04/05/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning Tuesday 04/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:09
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Hanford Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:08
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels remain high but steady at the Liverpool Rd river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further scattered rainfall is forecast but river levels expected to remain steady. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing trash screens. We are actively checking river levels and monitoring the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 17:58
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels remain steady at the Hanford Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:26
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Brindley Ford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to rise today and overnight into Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. We are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:48
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels remain high at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of current raifall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to continue to rise going into Wednesday 20/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are liaising with professional partners and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning before 09:00, Wednesday 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 07:51
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning and during Tuesday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise during Tuesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water and stay aware for flood warnings which may be issued.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 15:49
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Stoke river gauge as a result of heavy, prolonged and persistent rainfall from later today until Thursday 21 January 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tomorrow morning Tuesday 19 January 2021. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning Tuesday 19 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 16:49
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Stoke river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and continuing into tomorrow Thursday 14 January 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tomorrow, Thursday 14 January 2021. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning Thursday 14 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 07:53
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Liverpool Road gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, Tuesday 25/08/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 26/08/20
We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/08/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jun 2020 16:29
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as a precaution as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tonight, 17/06/20. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/06/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jun 2020 16:25
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
This flood alert has been issued as a precaution as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tonight, 16/06/20. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/06/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 07:30
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen at the Brindley Ford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 7:00 Sunday 23/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:59
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels have risen on the River Trent and on the Lyme Brook and Ford Green Brook as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property, roads and land is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast through to midday, Sunday 16/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated in the afternoon, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 01:04
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Stoke river level gauge as a result of the continued rainfall from Storm Dennis. Further, potentially heavy, rainfall is forecast until around midday (16/02/20). Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into the morning. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Please stay aware in case Flood Warnings are issued that may warn of possible property flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation and actively checking river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:39
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are forecast to rise at the Stoke river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. We are issuing this flood alert now to give as much notice as possible. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. The risk of flooding from Storm Dennis is high. Please stay aware in case further flood warnings are issued that may warn of possible property flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation and actively checking river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:05
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible until tomorrow, Tuesday 11/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted, but still pose a flood risk.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:03
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are high but steady at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later today, Monday 10/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:30
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels rising at the Stoke river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday, 10/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in the morning, Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:57
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are rising at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook is possible later today.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to rise until this evening, Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:37
Ford Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent
River levels are expected to rise as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying property, roads and farmland is possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight Saturday 08/02/20 into, and throughout Sunday 09/02/20. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas as a result of this rainfall.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. and stay aware in case further warnings are issued
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.