Flood alert for Stoke Trent
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Rainfall and high river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from midday on 18 December 2025. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook betweeb Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 18 December, and we are continually monitoring rainfall and river levels. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads between Norton Green and Darlaston on the River Trent and on the Lyme Brook and Ford Green Brook.
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