Flood Alert Issued for Middle Avon: Rugby to Bidford Regions Affected
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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, including Warwick and Stratford upon Avon, as river levels remain high despite a slow decline.
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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.
Flood Alert: Middle Avon from Rugby to Bidford
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Avon region. This alert covers the area from Rugby to Bidford and was officially raised at 10:09 AM on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert impacts several counties including Coventry, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Specific geographic areas 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 surrounding farmland. The alert also concerns the St Johns and Fishers watercourses.
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.
- Avoid low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Stay informed as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Avon, St Johns, and Fishers remain high but are reported to be falling slowly as of Tuesday. Consequently, while the risk of flooding remains, it is currently reducing. The Environment Agency is actively clearing blockages from debris screens and monitoring the water levels closely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:09 AM on 17 February 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on 18 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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