Flood Alert for River Stour and Smestow Brook in West Midlands
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Stour and Smestow Brook due to forecast high river levels on 28 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for River Stour and Smestow Brook. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-28T15:51:15.
Affected Areas
Counties: Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding from heavy rain and thunderstorms. Uncertainty remains over rainfall amounts and exact locations.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026. Message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring conditions.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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