Flood Alert Issued for Bourne Brook in Staffordshire and Walsall Areas

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands, England

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bourne Brook (Tamworth), warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Sunday.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
West Midlands, England
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands, England.

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Bourne Brook (Tamworth). This alert was officially raised on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 9:07 AM following monitoring of river levels in the West Midlands area.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers geographic regions in Staffordshire and Walsall. Impacted areas include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook, particularly near Tamworth.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded. It is critical to stay away from flood water, which may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and hazardous chemicals.

Expected Conditions

According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently decreasing at the Hints river gauge. While light rainfall is forecast for the area, no further increases in river levels are expected. Conditions are anticipated to continue improving as levels fall throughout the day.

Timeline

The risk of flooding will remain present throughout Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bourne Brook (Tamworth), warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Sunday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Midlands, England. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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