A Flood Alert was issued for River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire, Wolverhampton on 3rd September 2026. Affected watercourses included the Sandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Sandyford Brook at Astonfields rose 0.21m, peaking at 0.39m, while the Ford Brook at Walsall climbed 0.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 04 September 2026 . 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 . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.21m | 0.39m |
| Walsall | Ford Brook | +0.13m | 0.27m |
| Deepmore Farm | Saredon Brook | +0.11m | 0.41m |
| Cannock | Ridings Brook | +0.11m | 0.33m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.07m | 0.80m |
| Shallowford | Meece Brook | +0.06m | 0.23m |
| Stafford | Rising Brook | +0.06m | 0.13m |