Flood Alert Issued for Bow and Piddle Brook in Worcestershire
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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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Bow and Piddle Brook area, warning that high river levels may cause flooding on low-lying land and roads through early next week.
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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 for the Bow and Piddle Brook area (Flood Area ID: 031WAF208). This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically focusing on Worcestershire. The primary areas affected are the regions surrounding the Piddle and Bow rivers. Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near these watercourses.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid Travel Through Water: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Stay Informed: Monitor local conditions and stay updated on changes to the alert status.
- Exercise Caution: Take extra care when near riverbanks or low-lying roads.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high in response to recent rain. Consequently, flooding is possible today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is expected to continue over the next few days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels impact local infrastructure and terrain.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:32 AM on February 15, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist for several days. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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