A Flood Alert was issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire in Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire between 26th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Stour, Smestow Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Stour at Puxton rose 1.27m, peaking at 2.10m, while the River Stour at Stourton climbed 1.24m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today has led to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28th February 2026 and into Sunday 1st March. River levels remain high but steady and will remain high during Saturday and into Sunday, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxton | River Stour | +1.27m | 2.10m |
| Stourton | River Stour | +1.24m | 1.44m |
| Sheepwash | River Tame | +1.11m | 1.44m |
| Swindon | Smestow Brook | +0.95m | 2.23m |
| Stourbridge | River Stour | +0.69m | 0.98m |
| Wightwick | Smestow Brook | +0.52m | 0.60m |
| Halesowen Manor Way | Illey Brook | +0.49m | 0.64m |
| Halesowen Dogkennel Lane | River Stour | +0.47m | 0.59m |
| Halesowen | River Stour | +0.46m | 1.07m |
| Burcote | River Worfe | +0.26m | 0.62m |