Flood Alert Issued for Bourne Brook in Tamworth

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands

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A flood alert is in effect for the Bourne Brook area near Tamworth due to high river levels that may cause flooding.

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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

A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Bourne Brook (Tamworth) area. The alert was raised at 2026-08-28T10:42:01 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-28T10:42:00.

Affected Areas

The alert covers Staffordshire and Walsall in the West Midlands region. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Bourne Brook.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High river levels remain and may still lead to flooding on low lying land and roads near rivers.

Timeline

Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

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?
A flood alert is in effect for the Bourne Brook area near Tamworth due to high river levels that may cause flooding.
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. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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