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 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Stour, Smestow Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Tame at Sheepwash rose 1.34m, peaking at 1.67m, while the River Stour at Stourton climbed 0.96m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepwash | River Tame | +1.34m | 1.67m |
| Stourton | River Stour | +0.96m | 1.09m |
| Swindon | Smestow Brook | +0.82m | 2.02m |
| Puxton | River Stour | +0.76m | 1.56m |
| Stourbridge | River Stour | +0.61m | 0.81m |
| Wightwick | Smestow Brook | +0.52m | 0.56m |
| Halesowen | River Stour | +0.25m | 0.80m |
| Halesowen Manor Way | Illey Brook | +0.12m | 0.21m |
| Halesowen Dogkennel Lane | River Stour | +0.08m | 0.16m |