Flood Alert Issued for Middle Tame: Rising River Levels Threaten West Midlands Through Sunday
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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 potential flooding in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire through March 1.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Tame area in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 9:46 AM on February 28, 2026, in response to rising river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth. The alert also highlights potential impacts on the River Tame and the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid Driving: Never drive through flood water. Just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
- Pedestrian Safety: Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Stay Informed: Monitor local river levels and rainfall updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are continuing to rise in Tamworth and are expected to remain high throughout Saturday and into Sunday. This is due to rainfall traveling downstream through the Tame and Anker watercourses. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess further risks.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Saturday, February 28, 2026, and is expected to persist into Sunday, March 1. Officials have scheduled a status update for 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, though the message may be updated sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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