A Flood Alert was issued for River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire in Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire on 2nd June 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Stour, Smestow Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Tame at Sheepwash rose 1.09m, peaking at 1.41m, while the Smestow Brook at Swindon climbed 1.03m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 02 June 2026 . Heavier rain than forecast is affecting the area, therefore flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge. Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 03 June 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepwash | River Tame | +1.09m | 1.41m |
| Swindon | Smestow Brook | +1.03m | 2.17m |
| Puxton | River Stour | +1.01m | 1.52m |
| Stourton | River Stour | +0.96m | 1.04m |
| Wightwick | Smestow Brook | +0.65m | 0.67m |
| Stourbridge | River Stour | +0.56m | 0.73m |
| Halesowen | River Stour | +0.32m | 0.85m |
| Burcote | River Worfe | +0.13m | 0.32m |
| Halesowen Manor Way | Illey Brook | +0.12m | 0.21m |
| Halesowen Dogkennel Lane | River Stour | +0.11m | 0.18m |