Huge flood on major road between Wolverhampton and Cosford causing drivers to turn around to avoid

A huge flood on a major road between Wolverhampton and Cosford is causing disruption for drivers.

Some motorists have been forced to turn around to avoid the on Holyhead Road this morning (June 2), while others are braving trying to drive through the flood water.

It comes after there were downpours yesterday afternoon (June1) and overnight after days of hot weather over the weekend and last week.

Temperatures reached up to 33C last week in Wolverhampton.

However, temperatures began to dip over the weekend and the Met Office is forecasting scattered showers today with occasional bright spells in between.

The forecaster adds: “The showers will be heavy at times with a risk of thunder and hail. Feeling pleasant in any brighter spells with a gentle breeze. Maximum temperature 20C.

“Showers will gradually fade this evening to leave clear spells, although the odd outbreak of rain is still possible at times overnight. Minimum temperature 11C.”

The forecast for tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June) reads: “A spell of persistent rain spreads across the region during the morning, followed by sunny spells and scattered showers in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 19C.”