Flood Alert Issued for River Arrow and River Alne in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
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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 River Arrow and River Alne, with flooding of low-lying land and roads expected through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Warwickshire and Worcestershire)
- 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 (Warwickshire and Worcestershire).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Midlands area, specifically targeting the River Arrow and River Alne. The alert was raised following forecasts indicating that river levels are expected to rise above the flood threshold.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Specific locations at risk include:
- River Arrow: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river between Studley and Salford Priors.
- River Alne: Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river between Bird in Hand and Alcester.
- General Impacts: Farmland and caravan parks located near these river stretches are specifically noted as being at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents and business owners in the affected areas should monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely. Those located in low-lying land, farmland, or caravan parks near the River Arrow and River Alne should take necessary precautions for potential flooding of property and access roads.
Expected Conditions
Although river levels had recently fallen, they are forecast to cross the Flood Alert threshold again during the afternoon and evening of February 15, 2026. This secondary rise in water levels is a direct result of forecast rainfall occurring today. Flooding is expected to impact the region throughout February 15 and 16.
Timeline
- Effective Period: February 15, 2026, through February 16, 2026.
- Peak Risk: Afternoon and evening of February 15.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency will update this message by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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