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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire

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Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible from the early hours of 18 December 2025 . 

Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge. Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver. 

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 

Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 18 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire.

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