A flood alert is in place for Sandbach and Wheelock as Storm Christoph is expected to bring a significant amount of rain.

The Environment Agency has urged residents within the River Dane catchment area to "be prepared" for the risk of flooding in the coming days.

The agency said: "A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will continue to cause river levels to rise at the Congleton Park river gauge and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible.

"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the River Wheelock, Arclid, Smoker and Fowle Brooks and their tributaries."

More rainfall is forecast in the next 48 hours with river levels expected to remain high until Friday.

Superintendent Simon Parsonage from Cheshire Constabulary said: "We are working closely with other agencies in the community to monitor the situation and collectively we will do all we can to minimise any disruption across the county and keep people safe.

"All agencies continue to monitor the situation for the potential for any flooding and I would encourage residents in the affected areas to monitor the alerts from the Environment Agency and take action if flooding has been forecast in your area.

"With heavy rain forecast, road closures are a possibility and anyone making an essential journey should allow extra time in case of any issues."

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For the latest flood information, visit the Environment Agency website.