A Flood Alert was issued for River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire, Wolverhampton on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Sandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Penk at Penkridge rose 1.07m, peaking at 1.37m, while the Saredon Brook at Deepmore Farm climbed 1.03m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is expected on Friday 23 October and overnight into Saturday 24 October. 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 and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkridge | River Penk | +1.07m | 1.37m |
| Deepmore Farm | Saredon Brook | +1.03m | 1.41m |
| Cannock | Ridings Brook | +0.74m | 0.97m |
| Walsall | Ford Brook | +0.72m | 0.97m |
| Great Bridgford | River Sow | +0.58m | 0.84m |
| Milford | River Sow | +0.53m | 1.17m |
| Stafford | Rising Brook | +0.52m | 0.59m |
| Astonfields | Sandyford Brook | +0.44m | 0.69m |
| Shallowford | Meece Brook | +0.24m | 0.42m |
| Broadeye Bridge | River Sow | +0.16m | 0.57m |