Stoke Trent

River levels are rising at the Liverpool Road river gauge as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Saturday. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences, clearing screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.