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Swans Barn, Coleshill Flooding

Warwickshire • Live river level monitoring on River Cole
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Swans Barn, Coleshill today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:34:25 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Swans Barn, Coleshill

Swans Barn, Coleshill is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Cole, in Warwickshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
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0345 988 1188
Emergency
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Recent Flood Events
31 Aug 2026 18:35 Flood Alert
River Cole
31 Aug 2026 08:42 Flood Alert
River Cole
29 Aug 2026 10:46 Flood Alert
River Blythe in Warwickshire
29 Aug 2026 09:27 Flood Alert
River Anker and River Sence
29 Aug 2026 09:10 Flood Alert
Upper Tame
29 Aug 2026 09:07 Flood Alert
River Cole

Does it flood near Swans Barn, Coleshill?

Towns and villages near Swans Barn, Coleshill with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

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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 Swans Barn, Coleshill

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Cole, about 10 m from the middle of Swans Barn, Coleshill's gauges. It flows into the River Blythe about 1.9 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 Swans Barn, Coleshill'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Swans Barn, Coleshill

Swans Barn, Coleshill is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Cole, in Warwickshire. 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 (Swans Barn). 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 Swans Barn, Coleshill. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Cole at Coleshill from Cole End to Coleshill Industrial Estate; River Blythe at Blyth End including properties off the Blythe Road area; River Tame at Hams Hall including Coleshill Industrial Estate; River Cole at Woodlands, Coleshill including Coleshill Hall Bridge area.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 10 storm overflows within 5km of Swans Barn, Coleshill. None of the 10 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. 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 Swans Barn, Coleshill, 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 Swans Barn, Coleshill

Swans Barn, Coleshill gets about 681 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month June, 66 mm; driest April, 45 mm). That is 41% 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), 3.4 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 Swans Barn, Coleshill

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 →

  • 2007-07-20 — July 2007 Water Orton (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (Main river)
  • 1992-12-01 — December 1992 - River Trent (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 Swans Barn, Coleshill today?

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

Which rivers affect Swans Barn, Coleshill?

Swans Barn, Coleshill has river level monitoring on River Cole — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Swans Barn, Coleshill?

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 Swans Barn, Coleshill flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 12 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1992. 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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