Flood Alert Issued for River Coln and Tributaries in Gloucestershire
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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 Coln and Dudgrove Brook, warning of high river levels affecting Fossebridge, Coln St Dennis, and Bibury.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Coln and its tributaries. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was officially raised at 08:09 on March 4, 2026, in response to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Coln and Dudgrove Brook within the Thames area of Gloucestershire. Geographic regions expected to see the most impact include low-lying land and roads in and around Fossebridge, Coln St Dennis, and Bibury.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. Local citizens should monitor current river levels via official online updates to stay informed of changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently resulting in the flooding of low-lying land and roads. While river levels are presently high, they are reported to be stable. The weather forecast remains dry for today and the next several days, and the Environment Agency expects river levels to begin decreasing over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on the morning of March 4, 2026. Officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels continuously and expect to provide a formal update by 12:00 on March 5, 2026, or earlier if the situation evolves.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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