Flood Alert Issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in West Midlands
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Stour and Smestow Brook due to forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Stour and Smestow Brook area. The alert was raised at 2026-08-27T09:27:19 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-27T09:27:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Black Country and South Staffordshire in the West Midlands region, specifically affecting Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and Worcestershire.
What You Should Do
Residents should remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. Monitor local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for the area today, with uncertainty over rainfall amounts and exact thunderstorm locations. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 2026-08-27T09:27:19 for today, with the Environment Agency continuing to monitor the situation and issue updates or further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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