Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Avon from Rugby to Bidford
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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 River Avon region, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding in Warwickshire and surrounding counties.
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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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle Avon region from Rugby to Bidford. This alert was raised on the morning of February 28, 2026, following observations of rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several counties including Coventry, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Specific geographic focus is placed on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon, St Johns, and Fishers rivers. Impacted locations include the stretch between Rugby and Bidford, specifically mentioning:
- Warwick
- Stratford upon Avon
- Local caravan parks
- Regional farmland
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Never drive through flood water. The agency warns that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a vehicle.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding starting the morning of February 28, 2026. Forecasts indicate that further light rainfall will continue throughout Saturday. The primary hazards include the flooding of low-lying land, roads, and agricultural areas near the River Avon.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of 08:46 AM on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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