Environment Agency27 Aug 2026
Flood alert: River Cole
The Environment Agency raised a flood alert for River Cole (Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire). The Environment Agency has issued 132 flood alerts, 0 flood warnings and 0 severe flood warnings for this area since 18 Aug 2006 (the area's history).
Flood alert
The notice
- Issued by
- Environment Agency
- Area
- River Cole
- Level
- Flood alert
- Issued
- 09:27, 27 Aug 2026
- County
- Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
- River or sea
- River Cole
- Flood area code
- 033WAF301
- Official source
- Environment Agency: the notice at its source
Source: Environment Agency: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The notice as issued
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area today There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of the thunderstorms and heavy rain . River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Source: Environment Agency: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.