Flood Alert Info - River Churnet and River Tean
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 18 Oct 2024 17:26
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast for this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 00:45am tomorrow, Saturday 19/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 by 11:00am on Saturday 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 18:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge because of heavy rainfall this afternoon and evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin overnight, Wednesday 16/10/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise into Thursday morning 17/10/2024.
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 by 11:00 on Thursday 17/10/2024 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 08:11
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon 01/10/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, we expect river levels to rise again this afternoon and overnight. 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. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Tuesday 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:32
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek 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 expected this evening and overnight into Tuesday.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 17:28
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at Upper Tean 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 Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle
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 17:12
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek River gauge 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 Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle 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 15 Jul 2024 16:16
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of forecast heavy rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 23:00 today (15/07/24) and 09:00 tomorrow (16/07/24). We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Please also be aware there is a very low likelihood of property flooding overnight. We will issue a Flood Warning if necessary.
We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 on 16/07/24.
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 morning (16/07/24), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 10:27
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have peaked at the Leek river gauge, but are still rising at Cheddleton and Basford Bridge following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout Thursday, 23/05/24. Flooding will be affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
No further rainfall is forecast, but we expect river levels to continue to rise during Thursday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Operational staff will be out clearing weed screens during Thursday.
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 24/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 15:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today, Wednesday 22/05/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast until midday Thursday. We expect river levels to rise during Wednesday and remain high overnight into tomorrow morning 23/05/24. 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, 23/05/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 12:15
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling at the Leek river gauge after recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible today, 10/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise again this afternoon and into Thursday, 11/04/24.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 11/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 12:08
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 13:00 today, 09/04/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this afternoon and into Wednesday, 10/04/24.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 10/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 10:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Friday. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Unsettled conditions remain over the coming days so please remain aware, in case further warnings are issued.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be out again today clearing weed 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.
This message will be updated on 06/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 19:16
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise overnight at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into Friday. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
Rainfall is forecast for much of the night and over the coming days. We expect river levels to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been out clearing weed 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 05/04/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 17:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 by 17:00 on 29/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 19:07
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean gauge as a result of forecast persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later tonight, 26/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 7 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 27/03/24.
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 and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 27/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 15:03
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling but expected to remain high at the Leek gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 17/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, on 18/03/24. 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, 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 06:45
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between this morning, 17/03/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next six hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, on 18/03/24.
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, 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 12:28
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Thursday, 22/02/24 We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 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 by tomorrow Friday 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 18:04
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 17:12
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible 04:00 tomorrow, 21/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to start to rise early tomorrow morning and to continue to rise throughout the day.
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, 21/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours. Updates will be issued at least every 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 09:39
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Basford bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Sunday 18/02/2024. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast as possible over the next 6 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, Monday 19/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 17:10
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight Saturday 17/02/24. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 by tomorrow Sunday 18/02/24 or as the situation changes. Flood warning and alerts will be issued in advance based on the latest forecasts for the next 24 hours. Updates will be issued at least every 24 hours.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 12:41
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
No further rainfall is forecast.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 10/02/24.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 18:27
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Basford Bridge, Leek and Upper Tean river gauges as a result of forecast heavy rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin late this evening, Thursday 08/02/2024. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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, Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:20
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Quixhill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, as such, we expect river levels to remain high throughout today, Wednesday 03/01/2024 and into tomorrow, Thursday 04/01/2024. 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, Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:01
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling but remain high at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and 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 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 09:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling but remain high at the Leek river gauge following persistent rainfall over the last couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. A band of rain is forecast this evening 01/01/24, and we expect river levels to rise again overnight and into tomorrow morning 02/01/24. 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, 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:40
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have begun to fall at the Leek river gauge following persistent rainfall over the last couple of days. However, frequent showers are forecast for today, 31/12/23, and we expect river levels to rise again later today following this rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow, 01/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 16:22
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 30/12/2023. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the rest of today, 30/12/23, with some heavier rain possible later into the evening. We expect river levels to remain high for the rest of 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 tomorrow morning, 31/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 10:17
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday, 27/12/2023, but are below the flood risk threshold. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Rainfall is forecast for today, 28/12/2023, in the form of localised showers. We expect river levels to fall throughout the day.
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 by 09:00 tomorrow, 29/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 07:10
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising slowly at the Leek gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 27/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast for the rest of today (27/12/23), but will begin to clear this evening. We expect river levels to remain high today (27/12/23).
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 later today (27/12/23), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 16:17
River Churnet, River Tean
This flood alert has been issued as potentially heavy rain has been forecast for this area through the night. There is uncertainty, however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact locations. 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 closely 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.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 11:57
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are continuing to rise slowly at the Leek gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today (24/12/23). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to remain high today (24/12/23).
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (25/12/23), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2023 16:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight tonight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 23:00 today, 23/12/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Sunday morning, 24/12/23.
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 morning, 24/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 13:43
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 22/12/2023. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow 23/12/2013. 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 by 10:00 on 23/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 09:18
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 11/12/23. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise until later this afternoon.
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 by 17:00 on 11/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:46
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Basford Bridge 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast during Sunday but we aren't expecting any significant increases.
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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 18:40
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast for the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 11/12/2023.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 07:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have fallen overnight but are forecast to rise again at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning, 09/12/23. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Rainfall is expected this morning and into the afternoon, 09/12/23. River levels are therefore forecast to rise this afternoon.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 20:19
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise again at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecast from 4am tomorrow morning 09/12/23. River levels are steady, but are forecast to rise again tomorrow morning.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 20:16
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise again at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecast from 4am tomorrow morning 08/12/23. River levels are steady, but are forecast to rise again tomorrow morning.
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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:00
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 15:45
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into the weekend. We expect river levels to rise 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 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 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 16:31
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 by 09:00 on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:45
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Basford 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast for today, 05/12/23. We expect river levels to remain high until later 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 by 17:00 today, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 16:33
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and as a result we expect river levels to continue rising.
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 05/12/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 08:03
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the rest of the day and as a result we expect river levels to continue rising.
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 by 17:00 on 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 15:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 04/12/23. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high for most of tomorrow, 04/12/23.
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, 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2023 12:23
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, 27/11/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to remain high.
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.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 09:04
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 18/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 09:54
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 09:00 and 13:45 today, 13/11/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 13/11/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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 by 17:00 today, 13/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 16:37
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 3:30 and 5:30 tomorrow, 13/11/23. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise until 19:30 tomorrow on 13/11/23.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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 by 09:00 on 13/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 15:29
River Churnet, River Tean
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 07:44
River Churnet, River Tean
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 13 Oct 2023 10:13
River Churnet, River Tean
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 10 Jan 2023 19:07
River Churnet, River Tean
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2023 11:02
River Churnet, River Tean
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 16:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise in this area this evening and overnight, in response to the persistent rainfall today. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening through to tomorrow morning (22/11/2022). Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the nearby river(s). Further rainfall is forecast overnight. 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, 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:06
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin between 17:00 and 18:00 today 17/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 22:00 on 17/11/22.
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 Friday 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 19:28
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast overnight and tomorrow, 17/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 17/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecasted over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high tomorrow 17/11/22. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 18:17
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast overnight and tomorrow, 17/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 17/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecasted over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high tomorrow 17/11/22. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 16:49
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast this evening 16/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon 16/11/22 and tomorrow afternoon, 17/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are forecasted over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 17/11/22. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 15:48
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast this afternoon 15/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon 15/11/22 and tomorrow afternoon, 16/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further showers are forecasted over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 16/11/22.
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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:08
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall forecast this evening 31/10/2022. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight and tomorrow Tuesday 01/11/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon, 01/11/22
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. 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, Tuesday 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2022 16:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Basford Bridge river gauge following heavy rainfall at the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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, 25/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2022 06:43
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Basford bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today 24/10/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
The current band of rain is expected to clear by 10:00 today, however further rainfall showers are forecast from14:00 this afternoon 24/10/2022. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 24/10/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this afternoon, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2022 15:49
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise this evening at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight 28/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further light rainfall is forecast 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, 01/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 14:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are slowly falling at the Leek river gauge after heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible throughout this evening and overnight, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 21/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 21/02/2022. 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. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 08:54
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling at the Leek river gauge after heavy rainfall over the past 24hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible throughout today, 21/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further light rainfall is forecast during this morning, 21/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 21/02/2022.
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. 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, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout this evening and into tomorrow morning, 21/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this evening and into tomorrow morning, 21/02/22.
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. 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, 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 07:54
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected throughout today, 20/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into Monday, 21/02/22.
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. 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, 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 16:32
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise again this overnight at the Leek river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 04:00 tomorrow morning, 20/02/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday and into Monday, 21/02/22.
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 19 Feb 2022 08:21
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise again this afternoon and overnight at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of Storm Eunice. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend and into Monday, 21/02/22.
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, 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 16:17
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, from Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected during today 18/02/2022 and overnight into tomorrow morning 19/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester, and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high during this evening 18/02/2022 and tomorrow morning 19/02/2022.
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. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 08:37
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight from Storm Eunice. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today 18/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 18/02/2022 and overnight.
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. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:02
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Eunice, overnight and into tomorrow morning 18/02/2022. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning 18/02/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Rainfall from Storm Eunice is forecast over the next 24 hours.
We expect river levels to begin rising overnight and into tomorrow morning 18/02/2022. 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. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 17:00
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Leek gauge. Further rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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, Wednesday 16/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 08:32
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek gauge. Further rainfall is expected today and in the coming days, so we expect river levels to rise.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated this evening 15/02/2022 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 13:30
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow Tuesday 15/02/2022.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 08:57
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Flint Mill Cheddleton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 15:59
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to continue rising at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this evening and into tomorrow, Sunday, 09/01/2022. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow Sunday 09/01/2022. 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, 09/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 16:58
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 26/12/21.
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 morning, 26/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2021 15:40
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Basford Bridge river gauge based upon the rainfall that is forecast this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2021 10:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Flint Mill and Basford Bridge river gauges following rainfall associated with Storm Barra. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further light rainfall is expected during Friday, so we expect levels to drop below alert levels. However, rainfall is expected over the coming days so further alerts are likely over the weekend and into Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast..
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 16:49
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Barra. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2021 10:11
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen overnight at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland continues. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast later this afternoon (Thursday 9 December 2021). 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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later this evening, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 16:27
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure based upon the forecast which given the high winds remains changeable. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 18 hours.
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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 10:22
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Sunday, 05/12/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further showers are possible in 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, 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2021 17:11
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from tonight into tomorrow, Sunday, 05/12/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow 05/12/2021. 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, 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 16:07
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of rapid snowmelt and rainfall overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 tomorrow morning, 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 07:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of rapid snowmelt and rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning 30/11/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon 30/11/2021.
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, 30/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 15:43
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall this evening. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight into tomorrow, Thursday 28/10/21 to Friday 29/10/21. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 72 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, Friday 29/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2021 18:41
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of forecast rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight on Monday 4th October. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jul 2021 17:55
River Churnet, River Tean
This flood alert has been issued as a precaution. A band of heavy frontal rain has been forecast to move across this area later tonight, Monday (05/07/21) into Tuesday (06/07/21). Tonight’s rain is followed by isolated heavy rain on Tuesday morning (06/07/2021). However, there is uncertainty over the amount and the exact location of the rainfall. As a result, 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 closely 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.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 16:18
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Upper Tean river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 18:00 and 22:00 today, Friday 21/05/21.
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise until this evening.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/05/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 15:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening, Tuesday 02/02/21 and overnight. Flooding is forecast to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise later this afternoon and overnight in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Wednesday 03/02/21.
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 morning, 03/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 16:55
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise along the Rivers Churnet and Tean as a result of forecast heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected in the early hours of tomorrow, Tuesday 02/02/21. Heavy rainfall beginning later tonight will cause river levels to rise early tomorrow morning. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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, 02/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are slowly beginning to fall at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels are falling slowly, but still pose a flood risk. 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, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 15:45
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:18
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels continue to rise at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses, stay aware in case of further updates and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 16:35
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding may effect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise overnight into Thursday 28/01/21.
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, 28/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:00
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Basford Bridge 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Basford Bridge 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid contact with flood water and take photographs of any flood damage.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 17:47
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Basford 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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 10:27
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Basford Bridge 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to continue 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
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Flint Mill Cheddleton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 07:50
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Flint Mill Cheddleton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels 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. Please stay aware in case flood warnings are issued.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 19/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 15:53
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy, prolonged and persistent rainfall from 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 16 Jan 2021 22:13
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high and steady at the Leek river gauges as a result of rainfall today Saturday 16 January 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still expected. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. The rest of the weekend is forecast to be dry before more rain is forecast late on Monday 18 January 2021. 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 later tomorrow Sunday 17 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 10:27
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are still forecast to rise at the Leek and Basford Bridge river gauges as a result of rainfall today Saturday 16 January 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this afternoon. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. The rest of the weekend is forecast to be dry before more rain is forecast late on Monday 18 January 2021. 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 later today Saturday 16 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 15:55
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall tomorrow Saturday 16 January 2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tomorrow morning. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 Saturday 16 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:54
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have peaked, but remain high at the Froghall 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been out clearing weed screens and 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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 16:43
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Basford Bridge 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 12 Jan 2021 15:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Basford Bridge and Cheddleton river gauges, following rainfall overnight last night, 12/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. River levels are falling overall, but still pose a flood risk. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and early tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13/01/2021.
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, 13/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 09:00
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Basford Bridge and Cheddleton river gauges as a result of rainfall overnight and this morning, 12/01/2021. Consequently, flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Conditions are expected to be predominantly dry today but further rainfall is forecast overnight and during the day tomorrow, 13/01/2021. We expect river levels to remain high as a result.
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, 12/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2021 16:01
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall this afternoon and evening, Monday 11/01/2021. Rainfall is expected to continue overnight and we expect river levels to rise as a result. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible, starting overnight and into tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12/01/2021.
Flooding expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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, 12/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 08:58
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 17:17
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning 27/12/2020. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 08:07
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen on the Rivers Churnet & Tean as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further showers are possible over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later this afternoon, Saturday 19/12/20.
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 evening, 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:25
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise along the Rivers Churnet & Tean as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin tonight, Friday, 18/12/20 into tomorrow, Saturday 19/12/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels have already started to rise slowly in response to rain earlier today, Friday 18/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and 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, 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 16:11
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please stay aware in case further updates are issued and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2020 10:48
River Churnet, River Tean
This Flood Alert has been issued in response to the persistent heavy rainfall overnight. River levels may therefore rise at the Leek and Upper Tean river gauges in response to this rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of Low-lying land and roads between Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle Culey is possible overnight. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. 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, 08 October 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2020 17:16
River Churnet, River Tean
This Flood Alert has been issued as persistent heavy rain has been forecast for this area throughout tonight and into tomorrow morning (Thursday 08 October 2020). River levels may therefore rise at the Leek and Upper Tean river gauges in response to this rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of Low-lying land and roads between Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle Culey is possible overnight. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens. 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, 08 October 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 10:50
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall in the last 48 hours from Storm Alex. Consequently, risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains today Sunday 04/10/20
Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 05/10/20
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 evening, Sunday 04/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:15
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight Saturday 03/10/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 05/10/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and 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 04/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 18:31
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next two days. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 08:51
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next two days. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 17:40
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 03:30 and 04:30 tomorrow, Friday 27/08/20. Flooding could affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise overnight.
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, 28/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Aug 2020 18:03
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from storm Francis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin from 08:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 25/08/20. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
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, 25/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:22
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but steady at the Flint Mill Cheddleton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning, 11/03/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. No further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but steady until tomorrow morning. 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, 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 08:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Flint Mill Cheddleton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 10/03/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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, 10/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 15:46
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow afternoon.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 18:17
River Churnet, River Tean
Following the overnight persistent rainfall, river levels are now falling slowly at the Leek river level gauge, and are forecast to continue falling slowly throughout this evening and overnight, Saturday 29th February. However, the flooding of roads and farmland is still possible this evening. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Scattered showers are possible this evening. 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, 01/03/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:54
River Churnet, River Tean
As a result of the overnight persistant rainfall, river levels are rising slowly at the Leek river level gauge, and are forecast to continue rising slowly throughout the morning, Saturday 29th February. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible today. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast through to tomorrow morning. 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, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 17:59
River Churnet, River Tean
As a result of the persistent rainfall today, river levels are rising slowly at the Leek river level gauge, and are forecast to continue rising slowly over night. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is possible through the night, and into tomorrow (29/02/2020) morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast through to tomorrow morning. 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, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 15:18
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin between 17:30 and 21:30 today, Wednesday 26/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is possible over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 18:30 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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 17:06
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high and steady at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible this evening Monday 24/02/2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further isolated showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to remain high this evening before levels begin to fall again overnight and into tomorrow morning 25/02/2020. 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 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising quickly at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible to begin this morning, Monday 24/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 3 hours. We expect river levels to rise on the River Churnet at Leek until 13:00 today, and at Basford Bridge until 21:00 today, Monday 24/02/20.
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 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:02
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high and steady at the Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall last night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue through today, Sunday 23rd February 2020. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight so we expect river levels begin rise again into tomorrow, Monday 24th February 2020.
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 morning, 24/02/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 09:54
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible to begin this morning, Sunday 23/02/20. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. -
Further rain showers are 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 this afternoon, Sunday 23/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:42
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure. Further rainfall is forecast 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 23/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 16:35
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected rainfall overnight and tomorrow. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight, 19/02/2020. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 morning, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 03:20
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling at the Leek river level gauge and surrounding areas, and are forecast to continue to do so today (17/02/20), following the heavy and persistent rainfall from Storm Dennis over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding in the area is reducing. However, there is further unsettled weather forecast for the week ahead. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation, and 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 still be flooded. Please remain vigilant in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated later today, Monday 17/02/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:39
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but steady on the River Churnet River Tean 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. 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 morning, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:14
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels have risen on the River Churnet and River Tean 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 15 Feb 2020 23:56
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are slowly rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of the rainfall today (15/02/20) from Storm Dennis. Further, potentially heavy, rainfall is forecast overnight and tomorrow (16/02/20), and we expect river levels to rise overnight in response to this rainfall. Consequently, the flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Please stay aware in case Flood Warnings are issued tomorrow that may warn of possible property flooding. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:40
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Basford 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until tomorrow morning, 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 07:52
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek 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 Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until this evening, Sunday 09/02/20.
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 16:29
River Churnet, River Tean
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.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2020 16:19
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 26/01/20 and overnight into Monday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight.
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 stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 14:31
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of expected rainfall this evening Tuesday 14/01/20. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
We expect river levels to rise this evening and overnight Tuesday 14/10/20 and fall tomorrow Wednesday 15/10/19.
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, Wednesday 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 15:29
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to remain high as a result of expected rainfall this evening. Consequently, the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise this evening Monday 13/01/20.
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 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 15:57
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 13/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 08:37
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and evening. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 14:39
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into tomorrow morning 12/01/2020. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 12/01/2020. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 12/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2020 15:47
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge overnight as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight 08/01/2020 and into tomorrow 09/01/2020. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 09/01/2020. 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 09/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 15:12
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure with further rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:21
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels main high and are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall last night and today 20/12/2019. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight 20/12/2019. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 12:44
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels main high and are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall last night and today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight 19/12/2019. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:25
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and in the morning of 19/12/2019. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 19/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 16:42
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling slowly at the Leek river gauge. Rain is forecast this afternoon and overnight. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 08:14
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high and steady at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 14/12/2019. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated later this afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 11:37
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high and steady at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 13/12/2019. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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 later this afternoon, on 13/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 15:31
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek and Basford Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 09:38
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible later this afternoon and overnight. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 16:14
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are high but steady at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. 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, 12/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 08:42
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Leek river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday 10/12/2019. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further rainfall is forecast today, 11/12/2019. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. 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 this afternoon, 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 15:31
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible later this evening and overnight 11/12/2019. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this evening. 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, 11/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2019 16:33
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are rising at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight 07/12/2019. Flooding may effect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure because we expect river levels to remain high overnight.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 09:17
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are falling at the Leek river gauge following recent rainfall. The weather outlook is now improving. 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 today 29/11/19 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2019 06:01
River Churnet, River Tean
River levels are forecast to rise at the Leek river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, there is a risk of flooding. Flooding will affect low-lying land and roads between Leek and Rocester on the River Churnet and between Adderley and Spath on the River Tean including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Light rainfall is possible over the next 12 hours. 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 later today on the 28/11/19, or as the situation changes.