Flood Alert Issued for Middle Avon: Rugby to Bidford Region Affected by Rising River Levels
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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 area, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads between Rugby and Bidford.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Avon region, specifically from Rugby to Bidford. The alert was officially raised at 10:45 AM on February 16, 2026, due to high river levels observed in the area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes portions of Coventry, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Specific locations identified as being 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 specifically mentions the River Avon, St Johns, and Fishers watercourses.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be subject to flooding. The Environment Agency also recommends avoiding the use of low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. Agency staff are currently clearing blockages from debris screens and are monitoring the situation closely.
Expected Conditions
High river levels have created conditions where flooding is possible. The primary hazards include the inundation of low-lying land, roads, and agricultural areas adjacent to the River Avon and its tributaries.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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