Flood Alert Issued for River Blythe in Warwickshire

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on June 3, 2026, 2 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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Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Blythe due to forecast rising levels from heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
West Midlands
Issued
June 3, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the River Blythe. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-05-26T18:52:24.

Affected Areas

River Blythe in Warwickshire, including Solihull and Warwickshire. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in the West Midlands.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 May 2026 due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Timeline

Alert effective from 26 May 2026. Message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

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?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Blythe due to forecast rising levels from heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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.
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