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

Source: Environment Agency · West Midlands

This alert is no longer in effect.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, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas 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 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.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Avon, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas and roads from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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