Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for Middle River Avon Between Rugby and Bidford
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 the Middle River Avon through February 16, 2026, as forecast rainfall is expected to raise river levels across the West Midlands.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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 West Midlands, England.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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