Floods hit UK with lightning, hail and three inches of rain on the way as fresh thunderstorm warnings are issued across 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 Perry Barr due to rising river levels.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 27, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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