Flood Alert Issued for Bourne Brook Near Tamworth and Walsall
This alert is no longer in effect.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 the Bourne Brook area, warning that high river levels and forecast rainfall may lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, Staffordshire and Walsall
- 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, Staffordshire and Walsall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Bourne Brook (Tamworth) area. This alert was officially raised at 10:41 AM on February 16, 2026, in response to high river levels that pose a risk of flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically targeting the Bourne Brook. Geographic areas impacted include parts of Staffordshire and Walsall, with particular focus on the Tamworth area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning zone are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring local conditions closely and staying away from low-lying land and roads adjacent to the brook.
Expected Conditions
According to the latest data, river levels are currently falling but remain above the Flood Alert threshold level. Further rainfall is forecast during the course of the day on February 16, 2026, which may cause levels to rise again. Flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads near the Bourne Brook.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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