Flood Alert Issued for River Avon Affecting Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Avon in Worcestershire. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible throughout Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to river levels remaining high in response to recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury. Other locations that may be affected include:

• Offenham
• Evesham
• Twyning
• Eckington Road
• Mill Bank Road (from Jubilee Bridge to Fladbury)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and urges the public to remain vigilant.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high. At Bredon, the river is expected to peak between 2.9m and 3.0m during the morning of Tuesday, February 17. The forecast indicates that further scattered showers are expected, which may impact the duration of the high water levels.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 8:04 AM on February 17, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.