Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Stoke-on-Trent

The council say they're trying to manage the situation

Cars have been ploughing through the water
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 31st Oct 2025

Sudden heavy rain has led to flash flooding in Stoke-on-Trent.

Pictures on social media show cars ploughing through water and people barricaded into buildings.

People barricaded

The council says it's sending it's highways teams out to manage the situation.

The flooding is especially in the town centre

A Stoke-on-Trent City Council spokesperson said, "Sudden heavy rainfall has led to flash flooding across the city, particularly in Stoke town centre.

"Our highways teams are being deployed as quickly as possible to manage the situation and minimise disruption.

Cars ploughing through the water

"We’ll continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed."

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