Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for Kempsey Village and Hatfield Brook
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert is in effect for Kempsey Village in Worcestershire as high river levels on the Hatfield Brook threaten low-lying land and Squires Walk.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Worcestershire, West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for Kempsey Village. The alert was officially raised at 7:37 AM on February 18, 2026, in response to elevated river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is Kempsey Village in Worcestershire, located in the West Midlands. Specific locations identified by the Environment Agency include low-lying land and Squires Walk in the vicinity of the Hatfield Brook and the River Severn.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected area are urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local authorities suggest monitoring local conditions closely, as the Kempsey Flood Alleviation Scheme may become operational to manage the high water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high across the region due to previous precipitation. While the Kempsey Yacht Club recorded a peak level of 6.16m on the afternoon of Monday, February 16, flooding remains possible throughout Wednesday, February 18. Further light rainfall is forecast for the region over the next several days, and the Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the status of the Hatfield Brook and surrounding areas by 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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