Flood Alert Issued for Bourne Brook Near Tamworth; Staffordshire and Walsall Residents Advised
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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, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 16, 2026.
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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 in the Tamworth area. This alert, designated with severity level 3, was officially raised on February 15, 2026, as river levels remain above the flood alert threshold.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting geographic areas within Staffordshire and Walsall. The primary hazard is centered on the Bourne Brook, with flooding expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety actions:
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
- Avoid low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Stay informed as the Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently falling but remain at a level that triggers the flood alert threshold. Further rainfall is forecast for today, which may impact the rate at which water levels recede. Flooding is expected to persist on February 15 and February 16, 2026, primarily affecting land and transit routes near the watercourse.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:07 AM on February 15, 2026. The risk of flooding is expected to continue through at least February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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