A Flood Alert was issued for River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire, Wolverhampton on 28th August 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 1.44m, peaking at 1.71m, while the River Penk at Penkridge climbed 1.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 August 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 closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock | Ridings Brook | +1.44m | 1.71m |
| Penkridge | River Penk | +1.13m | 1.34m |
| Deepmore Farm | Saredon Brook | +1.07m | 1.36m |
| Walsall | Ford Brook | +0.68m | 0.88m |
| Stafford | Rising Brook | +0.59m | 0.66m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.47m | 1.08m |
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.39m | 0.52m |
| Great Bridgford | River Sow | +0.25m | 0.45m |
| Shallowford | Meece Brook | +0.25m | 0.27m |
| Broadeye Bridge | River Sow | +0.16m | 0.46m |