Flood Alert Issued for River Salwarpe in Worcestershire

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands, Worcestershire

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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Salwarpe due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding on 27 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
West Midlands, Worcestershire
Issued
August 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the River Salwarpe (flood_area_id: 031WAF110). Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-08-27T08:11:12.

Affected Areas

Worcestershire in the West Midlands. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Stoke Prior, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley.

What You Should Do

Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Low lying land and roads near rivers are most affected.

Timeline

Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Salwarpe due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding on 27 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 West Midlands, Worcestershire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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