A Flood Alert was issued for River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire, Wolverhampton on 1st June 2026. Affected watercourses included the Sandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Ridings Brook at Cannock rose 1.35m, peaking at 1.58m, while the River Penk at Penkridge climbed 1.18m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 01 June 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Stafford, the Sandyford Brook, the Rising Brook, the Ridings Brook and the Saredon Brook. 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 b
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock | Ridings Brook | +1.35m | 1.58m |
| Penkridge | River Penk | +1.18m | 1.21m |
| Deepmore Farm | Saredon Brook | +1.12m | 1.38m |
| Stafford | Rising Brook | +0.49m | 0.57m |
| Walsall | Ford Brook | +0.44m | 0.56m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.41m | 0.84m |
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.41m | 0.54m |
| Broadeye Bridge | River Sow | +0.20m | 0.73m |
| Shallowford | Meece Brook | +0.05m | 0.24m |
| Great Bridgford | River Sow | +0.05m | 0.30m |