Flood Alert Issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in West Midlands 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 potential flooding in the Black Country and South Staffordshire starting February 27.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands and South Staffordshire
- 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 and South Staffordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Stour and Smestow Brook catchment areas. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Black Country and South Staffordshire regions. Specific counties included in the warning zone are Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, and Worcestershire. Residents in and around Halesowen, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Kingswinford, and Kinver should remain vigilant, as low-lying land and roads in these areas are most at risk.
What You Should Do
Local residents are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads situated near rivers, as these may become inundated.
- Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast overnight, which may lead to the flooding of roads and land adjacent to the River Stour and Smestow Brook. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk.
Timeline
The alert was raised on February 26, 2026, at 5:06 PM. Flooding is considered possible starting from the early hours of February 27, 2026. Agency officials expect to provide an update by 11:00 PM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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