Flood Alert Issued for River Cole in West Midlands
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Cole affecting low-lying areas in Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-31T08:42:41.
Affected Areas
Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to River Cole between Majors Green and Coleshill.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels today have led to flooding. Flooding is possible on 31 August 2026.
Timeline
Alert effective from 31 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 01 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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