Flood Alert Issued for River Cole Across Birmingham and West Midlands
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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 River Cole, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads between Majors Green and Coleshill.
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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 River Cole in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 9:32 AM on February 28, 2026, due to high river levels resulting in localized flooding.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the West Midlands, specifically affecting areas within Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Flooding is most likely to impact low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Cole between Majors Green and Coleshill.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to stay away from floodwater, as it may contain hidden dangers including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals. The Environment Agency advises against using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high; however, data from the Swans Barn gauge indicates that levels are beginning to fall. Despite this downward trend, flooding remains possible for adjacent roads and low-lying terrain. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 28, 2026. A formal update to this message is expected by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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