Flood Alert Issued for River Churn and Tributaries in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Churn and its tributaries, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- 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 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Churn and its tributaries within the Thames area. The alert was officially raised at 8:29 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Churn and its associated tributaries, including Hilcot Brook, Daglingworth Stream, and Gumstool Brook. The geographic scope of the alert includes portions of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Specific flooding concerns have been identified for low-lying land and roads, particularly in the vicinity of Cerney Wick.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may already be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and current river conditions.
- Visit the River Levels Online service for the most up-to-date information on water levels in your area.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently impacting parts of the River Churn. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Sunday, February 15, 2026. The forecast indicates additional rainfall today, which has the potential to be heavy at times. Officials expect river levels to remain high over the coming days as the system moves through the region.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. High water levels and associated flooding risks are expected to persist for several days. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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