32 soggy scenes around Stafford as rainfall floods in and around town

Stafford has been deluged by the almost never-ending rainfall this weekend - with flooded scenes captured in and around the town by freelance photographer Ian Knight.

Cars have been spotted surrounded by water, footpaths closed and shopping centres hit by the wet stuff too.

The rainfall has eased off across the West Midlands today  but the latest Met Office forecast shows there's a 70% chance of rain at 3pm, rising to 80% at 4pm and 5pm - then easing again.

Stafford has one flood risk for the River Bliteh from Blithfield reservoir to Bancroft where flooding is expected today, according to the Environment Agency.

There are nine food alerts in teh wider area where flooding is possible.

For the full list go to: Environment Agency flood alerts Stafford.

Here’s a look at the flooded areas from Saturday:

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