Flood alert for Upper Tame
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Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the early hours of 28 February 2026 .
We are issuing this alert as a precaution based upon the rainfall forecasted overnight. 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.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Low-lying land and roads between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale on the River Tame and Bescot on the Ford Brook.
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