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12 flood alerts in force

Flooding is possible where a flood alert is in force. Be prepared, and keep an eye on river levels nearby.

  • 0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
  • 0Flood warningsFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 12Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

Checked against the Environment Agency at 20:25 UK time. We check every 15 minutes.

Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Christchurch HarbourFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesFlood alert: The Essex coast at Coalhouse FortFlood alert: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesFlood alert: The tidal Deben estuaryFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaFlood alert: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
Where the 12 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Flood warnings and alerts for River Sow and River Penk in 2026

13 warnings raised: 0 severe flood warnings, 0 flood warnings and 13 flood alerts.

2026 River Sow and River Penk Clear all

Warnings raised each year

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Severe Flood warning Flood alert
0 2006’06 0 2007’07 0 2008’08 0 2009’09 0 2010’10 0 2011’11 0 2012’12 0 2013’13 0 2014’14 0 2015’15 0 2016’16 0 2017’17 0 2018’18 0 2019’19 0 2020’20 0 2021’21 0 2022’22 0 2023’23 0 2024’24 0 2025’25 13so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

Each dot is a group of warning areas; the bigger the dot, the more warnings.

13 warnings: River Sow and River Penk

By month

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This area

Map, gauges and current status for River Sow and River Penk

Newest first 1–13 of 13

  1. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 04 September 2026 . 
    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 . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
  2. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 28 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 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 . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
  3. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 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 . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
  4. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 01 June 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 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 monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 02 June 2026 or as the situation changes.
  5. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    River levels remain high but steady at the Milford river gauge.

    Flooding is possible on 03 March 2026 . Levels at the Milford gauge are expected to remain high until 04 March.

    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 . No significant rainfall is expected in the next few days.

    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  6. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    High river levels today have led to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 02 March 2026 . Levels at the Milford gauge to remain high until 04 March. 
    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 . No significant rainfall is expected in the next few days. 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  7. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    River levels remain high but steady at the Milford river gauge. Flooding is expected to continue throughout today 1 March 2026 and overnight into tomorrow. Flooding may affect 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 no further rain is forecast during today. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  8. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
    Message

    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 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 monitoring rainfall and river levels .
    Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 1st March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  9. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
  10. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
  11. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
  12. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
  13. Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook

What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. Warnings in force are the Environment Agency’s own, which we check every 15 minutes. They cover England only: for Wales see Natural Resources Wales, for Scotland SEPA Floodline, and for Northern Ireland nidirect.

The history is the Environment Agency’s record of every warning raised since 2006, which it publishes each quarter, joined to the warnings we have recorded live since. Each count is one warning or alert raised for one area; a warning that was later updated counts once. When a warning is removed that is not counted as a new warning. An area with no warnings on record can still flood.

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