Flood Alert Issued for Kempsey Village and Hatfield 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 Kempsey Village, warning of rising water levels on the River Severn and Hatfield Brook through Monday morning.
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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 in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 9:13 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Kempsey Village in Worcestershire. Residents should be aware that flooding may affect low-lying land and Squires Walk in the area of the Hatfield Brook. The geographic scope includes areas adjacent to both the River Severn and Hatfield Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following actions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
- Be prepared for the Kempsey Flood Alleviation Scheme to potentially become operational.
- Stay informed via official Environment Agency updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and are expected to remain elevated due to recent and forecasted rainfall. Specific peak information has been provided for the Kempsey Yacht Club, where water levels are expected to reach between 6.2m and 6.6m. Further rainfall is anticipated throughout Sunday following overnight precipitation.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is expected to remain in place over the coming days. Peak water levels at the Kempsey Yacht Club are forecasted for the morning of Monday, February 16. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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