Birmingham flood risk revealed as authorities issue 'in danger' warning

Vehicles drive through flood water in Perry Bar, Birmingham in Sunday - as much as 4 inches of rain could fall today
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The chances of any flooding in and around Birmingham have been rated as "medium" by the authorities. The Met Office and Environment Agency gave the update after the Midlands was battered by torrential rain across the weekend, leaving some roads submerged.

In an assessment of today's conditions, they said: "Today there's a medium risk of flooding.

"It’s likely that runoff from rainfall or blocked drains will cause properties and roads to flood. If this happens, your life might be in danger. It’s possible but not expected that overflowing rivers will cause properties and roads to flood."

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An amber weather warning came into force at 5am and will last until 9pm, sweeping over Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull. Some affected areas could see 100 to 120mm of rain on Monday and forecasters warned there may be more warnings in the week ahead.

Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: “First thing on Monday morning then we see an amber weather warning come into force.

“It stretches between Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and up towards the Wash and the Humber. This area in particular, during Monday, we could see over a month’s worth of rain falling, and with the rain we’ve already seen over the last couple of days this certainly has the potential to bring some disruption and flooding in locations and here it is very important we do take care over the course of the day.

“There is a broader yellow rain warning that encompasses much other areas of England and Wales as well.”

A total of 11 flood alerts were in place across the region. They were:

  • Middle Avon, from Rugby to Bidford

  • Middle Tame

  • River Anker and River Sence

  • River Arrow and River Alne

  • River Blythe in Warwickshire

  • River Cole

  • River Rea

  • River Sow, River Sherbourne, Canley Brook and Finham Brook

  • River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire

  • Upper Tame

  • Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley