Flood Alert Issued for River Rea in Birmingham
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on August 26, 2026, 2 days 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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A flood alert has been issued for the River Rea in Birmingham due to forecast high river levels from heavy rain and thunderstorms on 26 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Issued
- August 26, 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 2 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Alert Details
Flood Alert issued by the Environment Agency for flood area ID 033WAF300. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-26T11:20:50.
Affected Areas
County of Birmingham in the West Midlands. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Rea.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location.
Timeline
Alert effective from 26 August 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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