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Four warnings issued across Staffordshire and the Black Country amid rainy weather forecast

Warnings for 'possible flooding' have been issued around four rivers in Staffordshire and the Black Country this morning (December 16).

By Kirsty-Louise Card
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Areas affected include urban centres such as Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, as well as communities along major river catchments including the Middle Tame, Sow and Stour. 

While no severe flood warnings are in place at present, the Environment Agency say flooding remains possible in low-lying areas, along riverbanks and on roads close to watercourses, and residents are being urged to remain alert as conditions continue to be monitored.

The four warnings include:

A flood warning sign by a flooded road
A temporary flood warning had been in place near to the standing water (Andrew Matthews/PA)

  1. Middle Tame -  Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads between Water Orton and Tamworth including the Bourne Brook at Fazeley 

  2. River Sow and River Penk -  River levels are rising at the Milford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected throughout today 16th December 2025. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Stafford, the Sandyford Brook, the Rising Brook, the Ridings Brook and the Saredon Brook. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water 

  3. River Stour and Smestow Brook -  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge. Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

  4. River Worfe -  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Crackley Bank to Bridgnorth. Other locations that may be affected include Ryton and Burcote. Water is rising in the drains at Worfield.

The news comes as river levels rising after persistent rainfall. The Met Office has update on its forecast for the West Midlands as amber alerts are issued for parts of the UK.

A Met Office amber weather warning is currently in force for some parts of the UK - including North Staffordshire - with "very heavy and persistent rain" expected to continue into next week, with a potential danger to life in some areas.