Flood alerts issued in areas of West Midlands including Halesowen and Kingswinford - see full list

There are flood alerts today in areas of the West Midlands after heavy downpours last night.

Heavy rain hit parts of the West Midlands yesterday evening (June 1) after days of hot weather.

There is a flood alert for the River Sow and River Penk. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

The government says: “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.”

There is also an alert for the River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire.

Heavier rain than forecast is affecting the area, therefore flooding may affect low lying land and roads around Halesowen, Stourbridge. Wombourne, Kingswinford and Kinver.

The government warns: “Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”

And finally there is an alert for the River Cole.

The government says: “Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

“We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.”