Flood Alert Issued for River Cole Affecting Birmingham, Solihull, and Warwickshire
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Cole area. The alert was officially raised on the morning of March 13, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers specific geographic regions within the West Midlands, including the following counties:
- Birmingham
- Solihull
- Warwickshire
- Worcestershire
Flooding is specifically possible on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Cole between Majors Green and Coleshill.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded.
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels have been recorded this morning, making flooding possible throughout the day on March 13, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels in the West Midlands area to assess the ongoing risk.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 6:59 AM on March 13, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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