Flood Alert Issued for River Cole Affecting 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, with potential flooding expected in the West Midlands starting early February 28, 2026.
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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. This precautionary alert was raised at 5:09 PM on February 27, 2026, following forecasts of overnight rainfall that may lead to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting areas within Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Cole in the stretch between Majors Green and Coleshill.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which are susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency strongly advises against driving through flood water, noting that as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is sufficient to move a vehicle.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast overnight due to predicted rainfall. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall patterns and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the region.
Timeline
Flooding conditions are possible starting from the early hours of February 28, 2026. Agency officials expect to provide an update on this alert by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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