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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 .
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 11:20am, Wednesday 26th August.
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Flood alert
Fri 28 Aug 2026, 4:06pm
Warning no longer in force
Fri 28 Aug 2026, 10:20am
Flood alert
Thu 27 Aug 2026, 9:27am
Flood alert
Wed 26 Aug 2026, 11:20am
Warning no longer in force
Wed 27 May 2026, 9:07am
Flood alert
Tue 26 May 2026, 6:53pm
Warning no longer in force
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 5:08pm
Flood alert
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 11:29am
Flood alert
Mon 26 Jan 2026, 4:08pm
Warning no longer in force
Sat 15 Nov 2025, 10:44am
Low-lying land and roads between Longbridge and Nechells on the River Rea
Region: West Midlands
Country: England
Counties covered: Birmingham
Watercourses covered: River Rea
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Rea.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
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