Flood Alert Issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in Black Country and South Staffordshire
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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 River Stour and Smestow Brook, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding in parts of the West Midlands.
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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
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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