Flood Alert Issued for River Rea in Birmingham

Source: Environment Agency · Birmingham, West Midlands

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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Rea in Birmingham due to rising river levels, with flooding possible on 30 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Birmingham, West Midlands
Issued
August 30, 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: publication date is recent, but current status is not stored on this page. Check the issuing agency's live warning service before acting because warnings can be updated, narrowed, or cancelled.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (severity: Flood alert, level 3) for the River Rea.

Affected Areas

Birmingham in the West Midlands. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Alert raised at 2026-08-30T20:55:49. Flooding is possible on 30 August 2026. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 31 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Rea in Birmingham due to rising river levels, with flooding possible on 30 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Birmingham, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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