Flood Alert Issued for Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on August 26, 2026, 2 days 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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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley due to forecast high river levels on 26 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
West Midlands
Issued
August 26, 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 2 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency (flood_area_id: 033WAF340). Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Raised at 2026-08-26T11:20:43.

Affected Areas

Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley in the West Midlands. Counties affected: Birmingham, Sandwell.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on low lying land and roads near rivers due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Uncertainty remains over rainfall amounts and exact locations. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

Flooding possible on 26 August 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley due to forecast high river levels on 26 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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