Flood Alert Issued for River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire and Wolverhampton
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Midlands as heavy rainfall causes high river levels on the Sow, Penk, and surrounding brooks.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Midlands area. The alert was officially raised at 8:34 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels caused by heavy rainfall over the preceding 24 hours.
Affected Areas
The alert impacts regions within Staffordshire and Wolverhampton. Specific geographic areas at risk of flooding include:
- River Sow: Low-lying land and roads between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough.
- River Penk: Areas adjacent to the river between Coven and Stafford.
- Local Brooks: Sandyford Brook, Rising Brook, Ridings Brook, and Saredon Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying footpaths and any bridges situated near local watercourses.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high at the Milford river gauge. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the identified rivers and brooks. With further rain forecast throughout the day, the Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Flooding is anticipated to continue through the remainder of today, February 15, and into the overnight period.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through the night. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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