A Flood Alert was issued for River Stour in Worcestershire in Staffordshire, Worcestershire on 27th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Stour.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Stour at Puxton rose 1.25m, peaking at 1.75m, while the River Stour at Stourton climbed 1.19m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 . Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Caunsall to Stourport. Other locations that may be affected include Wolverley and Cookley, Blakedown and Kidderminster. Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next 2 hours, with low confidence over exact timing and location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxton | River Stour | +1.25m | 1.75m |
| Stourton | River Stour | +1.19m | 1.25m |
| Bromsgrove Factory Lane | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.98m | 1.42m |
| Stourbridge | River Stour | +0.95m | 1.09m |
| Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.64m | 0.38m |
| Halesowen | River Stour | +0.53m | 1.01m |
| Wildmoor Flume | River Salwarpe | +0.19m | 0.31m |
| Bewdley | River Severn | +0.13m | 0.32m |
| Halesowen Dogkennel Lane | River Stour | +0.11m | 0.17m |
| Oak Cottage | Dowles Brook | +0.08m | 0.16m |