Flood Alert Issued for River Blythe in Warwickshire
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Blythe in Warwickshire due to forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Blythe area. The alert was raised at 2026-08-27T09:27:26 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-27T09:27:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Solihull and Warwickshire in the West Midlands region, specifically along the River Blythe.
What You Should Do
Residents should remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. Monitor local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for the area today, with uncertainty over rainfall amounts and exact thunderstorm locations. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective for today, 2026-08-27, with the agency continuing to monitor the situation and issue updates or further warnings if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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