Brindley Ford, Stoke-on-Trent

Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the early hours of 01 December 2025 .  Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.  This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 01 December 2025 or as the situation changes.