Flood Alert Issued for Middle Tame Affecting Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire
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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 Middle Tame area, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle Tame area. This alert was raised at 9:04 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, due to high river levels at the Tamworth gauge.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting parts of Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth, including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded. It is critical to stay away from flood water, which contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals. The Environment Agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels in the region.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and steady at the Tamworth river gauge. While some light rainfall is forecast for the area, no further increases in river levels are expected. Officials anticipate that levels will begin to fall during the day on Sunday.
Timeline
The alert is effective 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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