Flood Alert Issued for River Dene in South East Warwickshire
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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 Dene, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South East Warwickshire, 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 South East Warwickshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Dene in South East Warwickshire. The alert was officially raised at 10:50 AM on February 15, 2026, as river levels are expected to rise in response to incoming weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Dene catchment within the West Midlands area. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in and around the following locations:
- Shipston on Stour
- Tredington
- Halford
- Newbold on Stour
- Crimscote
- Wimpstone
- Clifford Chambers
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected Warwickshire regions should adhere to the following safety guidance:
- Take care when traveling near watercourses.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels had previously fallen but are forecast to cross the Flood Alert threshold again during the afternoon and evening of February 15. This secondary rise is a direct result of today's forecast rainfall. Flooding of land and local roadways is expected to persist through February 15 and February 16, 2026.
Timeline
The alert is currently active, with flooding impacts anticipated on February 15 and 16, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the River Dene. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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