Flood Alert Issued for River Avon Affecting Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Avon as high water levels threaten low-lying land and roads from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury.
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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 River Avon in Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised at 9:41 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Avon and adjacent areas across the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. Specific geographic impacts include:
- Low-lying land and roads from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury.
- Offenham, Evesham, Twyning, and the Eckington Road.
- Mill Bank Road from Jubilee Bridge to Fladbury is currently impacted.
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 recommends monitoring local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent precipitation, and further scattered showers are forecast for the region. Flooding of roads and low-lying land adjacent to the river is possible throughout the day. Peak levels at Bredon are expected to reach between 2.9m and 3.1m.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Monday, February 16, 2026. Peak water levels at Bredon are anticipated overnight on Monday. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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