Finally the rain is here – but it’s brought significant flooding and warnings

Finally the rain is here – but it’s brought significant flooding and warnings Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published August 27, 2026 7:30am Updated August 27, 2026 9:39am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Wet weather is officially back after months of drought conditions across the UK. Flooding has hit part of the West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large parts of England and Wales. West Midlands Fire Service confirmed it had been called out to ‘significant flooding’ in Birmingham after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area on Wednesday night due to rising river levels. Birmingham City Council advised people to ‘take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water’. T