Storm Darragh: Flood alert for Wolverhampton as river levels set to rise

A flood alert has been put into place for parts of Wolverhampton as Storm Darragh continues to batter much of the UK.

The Environment Agency has issued an alert that flooding to low-lying land and roads adjacent to Crackley River to Bridgenorth are expected as water levels continue to rise, as well as low-lying land in Ryton and Burcote. 

Areas of Pattingham, Wolverhampton, are also included in the flood alert, with the Pasford Brook, near Pattingham, expected to overflow as the water levels rise. 

The Environment Agency said: "River levels are rising the Cosford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, the 06/12/24 

"We expect flooding to 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.

"We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days and further heavy rainfall is forecast for the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities."

The EA went on to advise staying away from low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and planning driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 

The latest alert comes from the storm Darragh, which continues to hit large parts of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland with heavy winds and rain. 

A yellow 'severe' warning was put into place for much of the UK with the Met Office long-range forecast expecting colder weather on Sunday with showers and blustery winds. 

The Met Office said: "Turning colder on Sunday with showers and blustery winds gradually easing. 

"Monday could see the odd shower but overall, a much more settled day. Tuesday will be dry and bright."

For more information on water levels and upcoming weather, visit the Met Office website.