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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 2026-08-23 23:56:24 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.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Cole 1 station
Solihull Lodge ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:30 • High: 0.42m
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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 14 storm overflows within 5km of Major's Green. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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.

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. See them on the map →

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

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 1946, most recently in 1985. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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