Flood Alert for Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley, West Midlands
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley in Birmingham and Sandwell, noting no further flooding expected but standing water and debris remain.
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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 flood area 033WAF340. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-28T10:37:47 with message updated at 2026-08-28T10:37:00.
Affected Areas
Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley in the West Midlands, covering Birmingham and Sandwell.
What You Should Do
Continue monitoring the situation. Only return to evacuated properties once emergency services advise it is safe. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.
Timeline
Alert effective from 2026-08-28T10:37:00. The Environment Agency will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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