Flood Warning for Smestow Brook at Hinksford in Staffordshire
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Smestow Brook at Hinksford due to high river levels causing flooding on 27 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning (severity level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Smestow Brook at Hinksford area. The alert was raised at 2026-08-27T20:54:38 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-27T20:54:00.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the West Midlands region in Staffordshire. Locations most affected include Hinksford Park, Greensforge, Flatheridge Cottage and Greensforge Lane areas along the Smestow Brook.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are causing flooding today with flooding expected on 27 August 2026.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 27 August 2026. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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