Flood Alert Info - Middle Tame
Area Description
Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 17:01
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow Saturday 19/10/2024. Flooding is expected to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
Further rain is forecast over the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow Saturday 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 16:10
River Tame
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so please remain vigilant. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 29/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 08:50
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so remain vigilant. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 13:57
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 14:30 today, 27/09/24 and 15:30 tomorrow, 28/09/24. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
No further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but further rainfall is forecast for Sunday, 29/09/24, so remain vigilant. We expect river levels to rise until 04:00 on 28/09/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 28/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:54
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Lea Marston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this evening and overnight, 26/09/2024. Consequently, flooding roads and farmland is likely. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. We expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow, 27/09/2024.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 18:57
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Lea Marston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning 23/09/24. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 07:30
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this morning, 09/07/24. We expect flooding to affect Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday afternoon, 09/07/24.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 11:12
River Tame
River levels are high but falling at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Scattered showers are forecast over the next 24 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow Sunday 25/02/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 14:06
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Further showers are forecast over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on Saturday, 24/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 09:58
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 22/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday and we expect river levels to rise throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 23/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 07:16
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Tamworth gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible during Monday, 19/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
No further rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to peak this morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will be out clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:27
River Tame
River levels remain high but are falling at the Tamworth gauge following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding will still be affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
No significant further rainfall is forecast over the weekend and although river levels are falling, they still pose a flood risk.
We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff will be out again clearing weed screens and checking any existing defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated on 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:22
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Tamworth gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads is possible during Friday, 09/02/24. We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will be out clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated on 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:35
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:02
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:55
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
We expect river levels to remain high as a result of the heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 17:23
River Tame
River levels are falling slowly at the Tamworth river gauge, however, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Light rainfall is forecast overnight which will become heavy tomorrow (07/12/23). We expect river levels to rise in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 18:19
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but river levels appear to have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on 06/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:19
River Tame
River levels have risen as forecast at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours and we expect river levels to continue to rise during Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 16:06
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Lea Marston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into tomorrow, 04/12/23. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 13:30
River Tame
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 00:12
River Tame
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2023 17:42
River Tame
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 08:43
River Tame
River levels are falling at the Tamworth River gauge. Further showers are forecast over the next 12 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today (25/11/2022). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 09:23
River Tame
River levels are falling at the Tamworth River gauge. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today (24/11/2022). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 11:18
River Tame
River levels remain high and are forecast to remain steady at the Tamworth river gauge, in response to the recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible today through to tomorrow morning (24/11/2022). Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 11:09
River Tame
River levels are rising at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout Tuesday. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley.
River levels will rise during Tuesday with further rainfall is forecast over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 23/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 19:08
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between now and tomorrow morning Tuesday 22/11/22. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
We expect river levels to rise overnight today Monday 21/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Tuesday 22/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 17:44
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Lea Marston river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible overnight and into tomorrow morning, 01/11/22. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. We are issuing this flood alert as a precautionary measure.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours, and we expect river levels to rise overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 16:40
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 23/10/2022. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
Further rain is forecast overnight and we expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning (24/10/2022).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/10/2022 , or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 10:59
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 23/10/2022. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley
We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning (24/10/2022).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 23/10/2022 , or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 16:43
River Tame
River levels remain high but steady at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Sunday 31/10/21.. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Showers are forecast over the next 24 hours
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning Monday 01/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 11:06
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today Sunday 31/10/21.. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 08:55
River Tame
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
No further rainfall is forecast today. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:44
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today and into tomorrow 31/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:44
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout today and into tomorrow 30/01/2021. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:01
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible later this morning. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 08:33
River Tame
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of Storm Christoph. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:37
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Tamworth river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot. No further rainfall is forecast. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:12
River Tame
River levels remain high but steady at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christophe. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot. No significant rainfall is forecast today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon Thursday 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 16:59
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
We expect river levels to rise over the next 24 hours .We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 07:23
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Alex. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, Sunday 04/10/20. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday 05/10/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Aug 2020 09:13
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Water Orton gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from this morning, Tuesday 25/08/20. Flooding is affecting Low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 26/08/20. We are monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 07:33
River Tame
River levels remain high but are falling at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further rainfall is possible over the next few days, so we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:02
River Tame
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Flooding is continuing to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot. Further light showers are forecast over the next few days. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 12:40
River Tame
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further rain showers are forecast over the next 6 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this afternoon, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:21
River Tame
River levels are high but steady at the Lea Marston river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. River levels are rising at the Tamworth river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:50
River Tame
River levels have risen on the River Tame as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis and are expected to remain high for the next few days. Consequently, the flooding of low lying property, roads and land is expected to continue. Further potentially heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 6 hours, Sunday 16/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in the afternoon, Sunday 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 15:02
River Tame
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain has been forecast for this area today 15/02/2020. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of the heavy rain. River and surface water flooding may affect these areas. We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 11:05
River Tame
River levels have risen at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot is possible.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast only showers over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated later this evening, 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 13:45
River Tame
River levels remain high at the Tamworth river gauge as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot remains. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, Friday 20 December 2019, over the next 6 hours followed by heavy showers over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high and continue to rise with the rain today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated later today, 20 December 2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 13:50
River Tame
River levels are forecast to rise at the Water Orton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot remains.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 16:13
River Tame
This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain has been forecast for this area later today (Wednesday 18 December 2019) and tomorrow (Thursday 19 December 2019).
River levels are forecast to rise at the river gauges as a result of the expected heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, 19 December 2019. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Tame between Horseley Heath and Castle Vale and the Ford Brook between Walsall and Bescot.
We urge you to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through flood water. We are continuing to actively monitor the situation closely and will issue updates, and further flood alerts and warnings if necessary. You can monitor your local weather conditions and river levels on the GOV.UK website.