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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Avon in Worcestershire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible throughout the day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, due to high river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Avon stretching from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury. Specific locations and regions identified as being at risk include:

• Counties: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
• Specific Locations: Offenham, Evesham, Twyning, and the Eckington Road.
• Road Impacts: Mill Bank Road from Jubilee Bridge to Fladbury is currently impacted. Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river are most vulnerable.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution. The Environment Agency recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels remain high.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are the primary hazard. Recent data indicates that water levels at Evesham peaked at 2.3m on Saturday, February 28, while Bredon reached a peak of 2.5m on Sunday, March 1. Flooding of low-lying land and adjacent roadways is expected to continue through the day.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a status update by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.