First published Oct 23, 2026, 12:25:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:25:16 PM UTC

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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - Waterhead Brook at Bushbury, Wolverhampton

An official Meteoalarm alert reports a severe, likely flood threat at Waterhead Brook at Bushbury, Wolverhampton, with immediate urgency. It is active from 23 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC until 25 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC.

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Affected location: Waterhead Brook at Bushbury, Wolverhampton
It is active from 23 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC until 25 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC.

Illustrative image: River Cuckmere. Wealden District, East Sussex, England. — Arild Vågen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The warning identifies an immediate flood threat in the named Wolverhampton area.

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