Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for Middle River Avon Between Rugby and Bidford

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle River Avon catchment. The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 15, 2026, as officials monitor rising water levels across the region’s river systems.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Middle Avon from Rugby to Bidford. The geographic scope includes parts of the following counties:

• Warwickshire
• Worcestershire
• Coventry
• Gloucestershire

Specific locations at risk include Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, and the stretches of river between Rugby and Bidford. Impacted sites may include caravan parks, farmland, and low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon, St Johns, and Fishers rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are urged to take the following precautions:

• Avoid travel: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
• Exercise caution: Take care when near riverbanks or low-lying areas where water may collect.
• Stay informed: Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

According to the Environment Agency, river levels had previously fallen but are forecast to cross the Flood Alert threshold again this afternoon and evening. This secondary rise is the result of today’s forecast rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and transit routes is anticipated throughout the duration of the alert.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to persist through February 15 and February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.