Residents in Kingswinford, West Midlands, are preparing for heavy rain and possible flooding as forecasters warn of a wet weekend ahead. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Friday 6 February 2026; forecasters and local briefings indicate about a 95% chance of persistent rain that could disrupt travel and damage property.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council says its teams are clearing priority gullies and preparing drainage assets, but it warns that the sheer volume of water could cause problems in known hotspots such as Buckingham Grove and areas near Dawley Brook. Drivers are being advised to expect delays on main roads including the A491 and A449, where surface water is likely to build up on already saturated ground.
According to the Environment Agency’s Check for Flooding service, water levels on the River Stour and Smestow Brook are being monitored closely; people living in low-lying areas or near watercourses are urged to check flood maps and take precautions to protect their property (for example via the Environment Agency/GOV.UK check-for-flooding service or local postcode-level maps).
Public transport may also be affected: bus services connecting Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Dudley have historically faced diversions and cancellations during heavy downpours, and similar disruption is possible during this weather event.
The system follows a history of local flash flooding, when intense bursts of rain can overwhelm street drains and ordinary watercourses. Past work to tackle hotspots such as Buckingham Grove — where Dawley Brook has flooded gardens in previous winters — underlines the vulnerability of some parts of the borough to surface-water flooding.
(Reporting notes: forecasts and risk assessments referenced include Met Office weather warnings, Dudley Council flood-risk guidance, the Environment Agency/GOV.UK Check for Flooding service, and local historical reporting on flood hotspots.)
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