Flood Alert Issued for Middle Avon from Rugby to Bidford Across West Midlands
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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 Middle Avon region, warning of high river levels affecting roads and low-lying land through Sunday.
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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
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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