Flood Alert Issued for River Sow and River Penk in West Midlands
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A flood alert has been issued for areas along the River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire and Wolverhampton due to forecast rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- September 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) was issued by the Environment Agency for the River Sow and River Penk area. The alert was raised at 2026-09-03T17:23:52 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-03T17:23:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Staffordshire and Wolverhampton in the West Midlands. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Stafford, the Sandyford Brook, the Rising Brook, the Ridings Brook and the Saredon Brook.
What You Should Do
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions as the Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 04 September 2026. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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