Flood Alert Issued for Upper Tame in West Midlands
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for areas along the River Tame and Ford Brook due to possible flooding on 28 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert (severity level 3) issued by the Environment Agency for the Upper Tame area. The alert was raised at 2026-08-28T15:55:45.
Affected Areas
West Midlands region, including Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Warwickshire, and Wolverhampton. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding from heavy rain and thunderstorms. There is uncertainty over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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