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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the River Avon in Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised at 9:27 AM on Monday, February 23, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

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

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

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area 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 rainfall, and further scattered showers are forecast for the area. Historical data indicates that Bredon peaked at 2.7 meters on the morning of Friday, February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation as additional precipitation moves through the West Midlands.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of Monday, February 23, 2026. Officials are monitoring the river levels continuously and expect to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.