Flood Alert Info - Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley
Area Description
Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 12:30
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River levels are rising at the Forge Mill Reservoir river gauge as a result of the persistent rainfall recently. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 07/12/2024. We expect flooding to affect Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley.
Further light scattered rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise in response to this.
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, 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 17:45
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River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Forge Mill Reservoir river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley
Further rainfall is forecast over the next hour. 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 by 11:00 on 25/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:20
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River levels are rising at the Forge Mill Reservoir river gauge as a result of Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding is imminent. We expect flooding to affect Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until later this morning/afternoon/evening/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 by 16:00 on 24/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 07:30
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River levels are rising at the Forge Mill Reservoir river gauge as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 today, 30/09/24. We expect flooding to affect Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high into Tuesday morning, 01/10/24.
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 tomorrow morning, 01/10/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Sep 2024 17:20
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and possible thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tonight and into tomorrow morning 23/09/24. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow Monday 23/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 11:39
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area today Saturday 21st September 2024. 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 2 Sep 2024 10:49
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This flood alert remains in force as heavy rain and thunderstorms are still forecast for the area today (Monday 2nd September). There is still great 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 1 Sep 2024 12:02
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms are still forecast for this area today (Sunday 1st September), overnight and into tomorrow (Monday 2nd September). There is still great 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.v
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2024 18:30
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tomorrow morning and throughout the day (Sunday 1st September). 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 1 Aug 2024 10:47
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area this evening, 1st August 2024. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. 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 15 Jul 2024 20:36
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This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain has been forecast for this area tonight Monday 15/07/2024. There is uncertainty however, over the exact location of these thunderstorms. 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. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 16/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 14:58
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This flood alert has been issued as thunderstorms have been forecast for this area tonight 09/07/2024. There is uncertainty however, over the exact location of these thunderstorms. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 10/07/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jul 2024 07:55
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River levels have risen at the Forge Mill Reservoir river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible to begin from 9:00 today, 09/07/24. We expect flooding to affect Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley.
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 12 May 2024 10:44
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This flood alert has been issued as a precautionary measure following the forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area from midday today, Sunday, 12/05/24. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and the exact location of these thunderstorms. 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 22 Feb 2024 09:42
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River levels have risen at the Forge Mill reservoir as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 22/02/24.
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 3 Jan 2024 11:02
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River levels are high but steady at the Forge Mill Reservoir gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is affecting Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley
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 14:32
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River levels are rising at the Forge Mill gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and during today. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 02/01/24. Flooding is affecting Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley
We expect river levels to rise until later this evening.
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.
This message will be updated by 22:00 on 02/01/24, or as the situation changes.