A Flood Alert was issued for R Sowe & R Sherbourne and Canley Bk & Finham Bk in Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire between 27th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Sowe, Sherbourne, Canley Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Sherbourne at Charterhouse Bridge rose 1.32m, peaking at 1.51m, while the River Anker at Nuneaton climbed 1.28m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today have led to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 . High river levels at Kenilworth are likely to have caused flooding. Levels are now reducing, but risk remains and flood water will still be present. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to River Sowe between Bedworth and Baginton, River Sherboune between Allesley and Whitley, Canley Brook between Tile Hill and Canley and the Finham Brook at Kenilworth. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage an
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Bridge | River Sherbourne | +1.32m | 1.51m |
| Nuneaton | River Anker | +1.28m | 2.04m |
| Hope Street, Coventry | River Sherbourne | +1.21m | 1.73m |
| Stareton | River Avon | +1.06m | 1.51m |
| Hall Green Road | River Sowe | +1.05m | 1.82m |
| Longford | River Sowe | +0.85m | 1.38m |
| Kenilworth | Finham Brook | +0.81m | 1.59m |
| Sir Henry Parkes Road | Canley Brook | +0.58m | 0.87m |
| Holyhead Road | River Sherbourne | +0.47m | 0.60m |
| Torrington Avenue | Canley Brook | +0.40m | 0.43m |