A Flood Alert was issued for River Salwarpe in Worcestershire on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Salwarpe.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Barbourne Brook at Shelley Close rose 1.46m, peaking at 1.98m, while the River Stour at Puxton climbed 1.25m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 . Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Other areas that may be affected include Stoke Heath, Stoke Prior, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich Spa and Ombersley. ations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation . Monitor local water levels and weather conditions . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation chang
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Close | Barbourne Brook | +1.46m | 1.98m |
| Puxton | River Stour | +1.25m | 1.75m |
| Stoke Prior | River Salwarpe | +1.08m | 1.17m |
| Longbridge | River Rea | +1.08m | 1.32m |
| Bromsgrove Factory Lane | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.98m | 1.42m |
| Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.64m | 0.38m |
| Perdiswell | Barbourne Brook | +0.58m | 1.04m |
| Harford Hill | River Salwarpe | +0.53m | 0.70m |
| Wildmoor Flume | River Salwarpe | +0.19m | 0.31m |
| Feckenham | Bow Brook | +0.16m | 0.24m |