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River Sow and River Penk
Low-lying land and roads between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough on the River Sow, between Coven and Stafford on the River Penk, on the Sandyford Brook, on the Rising Brook, on the Ridings Brook and on the Saredon Brook
Sandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook
Staffordshire, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
Code: 033WAF312
Flood Alert
Active Warning
Raised: 2 Mar 2026 at 6:07pm • Updated: 2 Mar 2026 at 6:07pm
High river levels today have led to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 02 March 2026 . Levels at the Milford gauge to remain high until 04 March.
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 . No significant rainfall is expected in the next few days.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
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Flood Event History (4)
2 Mar 2026 at 6:07pm
Flood Alert
High river levels today have led to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 02 March 2026 . Levels at the Milford gauge to remain high until 04 March.
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Staffo...
2 Mar 2026 at 10:42am
Warning No Longer in Force
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.
Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.
If you have been evacua...
1 Mar 2026 at 8:38am
Flood Alert
River levels remain high but steady at the Milford river gauge. Flooding is expected to continue throughout today 1 March 2026 and overnight into tomorrow. Flooding may affect Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River P...
28 Feb 2026 at 10:24am
Flood Alert
High river levels today has led to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 28th February 2026 and into Sunday 1st March.
River levels remain high but steady and will remain high during Saturday and into Sunday, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads...
