Flood Alert Issued for Middle Avon from Rugby to Bidford Across West Midlands

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Middle Avon region. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible in the designated area. The alert was officially raised on the morning of Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers a broad geographic area across the West Midlands, including the following counties:

• Coventry
• Gloucestershire
• Warwickshire
• Worcestershire

Specific locations at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Rugby and Bidford. This includes Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, local caravan parks, and farmland. The alert also references the St Johns and Fishers rivers.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded.
• Stay away from flood water. It contains hidden dangers, including open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.

Expected Conditions

Currently, river levels remain high but are reported to be slowly decreasing at the Rugby, Warwick, and Stratford river gauges. While some light rainfall is forecast for the region, officials do not expect further increases in river levels. Conditions are expected to continue a gradual improvement as levels decrease.

Timeline

The risk of flooding is expected to persist throughout Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an updated message by 11:00 on Monday, March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.