- Met Office issues warnings regarding extreme weather conditions for Worcestershire and West Midlands.
- Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings for Worcestershire on August 27, 2026.
Flood alert placed for River Salwarpe near Droitwich, alongside thunderstorm warnings in Worcestershire.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
Flood alert placed for River Salwarpe near Droitwich, alongside thunderstorm warnings in Worcestershire.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Met Office issues flood alerts for River Salwarpe and River Maun.1 source
- Heavy downpours caused flooding in Smestow Brook in Worcestershire, with warnings from the Met Office and Environment Agency.Sub-event
Flood alert issued for River Salwarpe near Droitwich as Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings for Worcestershire.1 source
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The entities involved
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
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Worcestershire
non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands of England
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River Salwarpe
river in Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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