Flood Alert Issued for River Avon in Worcestershire and Surrounding Counties
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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 Avon, warning of potential flooding across Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire due to high river levels.
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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 for the River Avon in Worcestershire. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as river levels remain high in response to recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire in the West Midlands. Specific areas that may be affected include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury. Other locations cited in the warning 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 as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently elevated following recent precipitation. At Bredon, the river reached a peak of 2.87 meters on Tuesday, February 17. The current forecast includes further scattered showers, which may impact river recovery.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 7:38 AM on February 18, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the day. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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