Wolverhampton in the West Midlands is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds starting tonight, Wednesday 4 February 2026, which could lead to flooding and travel issues through the weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain and wind, saying a slow-moving frontal system will bring persistent downpours and gusts up to about 34 mph, with impacts expected through Sunday 8 February.
Travel delays are expected on the roads and on rail. The Met Office warned that journeys may be disrupted, and West Midlands Railway — which runs the Wolverhampton–Birmingham and Wolverhampton–Shrewsbury corridors — has previously reported those routes are vulnerable to disruption in heavy rain.
Motorists are being urged to take care on known hotspots. National Highways and the City of Wolverhampton Council note the M6 near Hilton Park (particularly the Hilton Park Services exit) and the A4123/Birmingham New Road as locations prone to closure or flooding in torrential rain.
The City of Wolverhampton Council says it has 70 gully sensors on highway gullies at flooding hotspots including Fordhouses and Ashmore Park to monitor water levels in real time. Council officers say the sensors help target inspections and the clearing of gully blockages ahead of heavy rain, reducing the risk of flooding for residents and local businesses.
This warning comes four weeks after Storm Goretti in January 2026, which caused widespread disruption across the Black Country — including suspension of rail services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury for several days.
Residents who need to report urgent flooding on public roads are advised to contact the council’s out-of-hours resilience line on 01902 552999.
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