Flood Alert Issued for Bourne Brook in Staffordshire and Walsall
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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 the Bourne Brook area near Tamworth, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Staffordshire and Walsall, West Midlands
- 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 Staffordshire and Walsall, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bourne Brook (Tamworth) in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 7:28 AM on February 19, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Staffordshire and Walsall. Specifically, flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Do not use bridges located near the brook.
- Avoid driving or walking on low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist throughout the day. The primary hazard is the flooding of land and transport routes immediately adjacent to the Bourne Brook. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. Officials expect to provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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