Flood Alert Issued for River Rea in Birmingham
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Rea in Birmingham due to forecast high river levels from heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (severity level 3) for the River Rea. The alert was raised at 2026-08-28T16:06:56 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-28T16:06:00.
Affected Areas
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Rea between Longbridge and Nechells, including Northfield, Kings Norton, Lifford, Stirchley, Selly Park and Digbeth in Birmingham, West Midlands.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and its exact location.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026. The message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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