Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for River Churnet and 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 area: 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.

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