Flood Alert Issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in Black Country and South Staffordshire

Alert Details

Alert Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued By: Environment Agency
Effective Date: February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Stour and Smestow Brook catchments within the Black Country and South Staffordshire. Specific counties affected include Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and Worcestershire. Flooding is most likely to impact low-lying land and roads in the vicinity of:

• Halesowen
• Stourbridge
• Wombourne
• Kingswinford
• Kinver

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather reports and river levels.
• Take care when traveling near low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Stour and Smestow Brook.

Expected Conditions

According to the Environment Agency, rising river levels observed today may lead to flooding. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of roads and low-lying land throughout the day on February 15, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to current conditions.

Timeline

• Alert Raised: 12:30 PM on February 15, 2026
• Expected Duration: The alert remains in effect through the evening.
• Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.