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Major's Green Flooding

Worcestershire • Live river level monitoring on River Cole
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Major's Green today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-08 01:37:09 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Major's Green
Major's Green
Village in Worcestershire, England

Major's Green is a village in the Wythall parish of Bromsgrove district and is the northeasternmost settlement in the county of Worcestershire, England.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Major's Green’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
2 Sep 2026 07:31 Flood Alert
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1 Sep 2026 15:05 Flood Alert
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31 Aug 2026 18:35 Flood Alert
River Cole
31 Aug 2026 09:10 Flood Alert
River Salwarpe
31 Aug 2026 09:08 Flood Warning
Spadesbourne Brook at Bromsgrove
31 Aug 2026 08:42 Flood Alert
River Cole

Does it flood near Major's Green?

Towns and villages near Major's Green with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Solihull · Birmingham · Redditch

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Major's Green

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Cole, about 10 m from the middle of Major's Green's gauges. It flows into the River Blythe about 28 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Cole nearest the middle of Major's Green's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Major's Green

Major's Green is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Cole, in Worcestershire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Cole is monitored by 1 station (Solihull Lodge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Major's Green. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Cole at Solihull Lodge including Nethercote Gardens, Wise Meadows, Corley Close and Peterbrook Road; River Blythe at Cheswick Green including Coppice Walk, Cheswick Way and Watery Lane areas; River Blythe at Earlswood from Valley Road to the Industrial estate; River Cole at Sarehole Road, Hall Green including Bank Road and Sarehole Road.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 16 storm overflows within 5km of Major's Green. None of the 15 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Major's Green, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Major's Green

Major's Green gets about 800 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 79 mm; driest March, 54 mm). That is 31% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.5 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Major's Green

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2008-08-06 — River Rea Flood Event Sept 2008 at Selly Park (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — 033_Cheswick_07_2007_01 (Main river)
  • 1985-01-20 — M_LS_Jan_1985 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Major's Green today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Major's Green?

Major's Green has river level monitoring on River Cole — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Major's Green?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Major's Green flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1985. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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