Flood Alert Issued for River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington in Gloucestershire

Source: Environment Agency · Gloucestershire, England

This alert is no longer in effect.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 Dikler, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads near Bourton on the Water.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Gloucestershire, England
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, England.

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Dikler. This severity level 3 alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington in Gloucestershire. This includes low-lying land and roads in the area, with specific mention of the vicinity around Bourton on the Water.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river conditions via the River Levels Online service.

Expected Conditions

Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Saturday, 14 March 2026. While the forecast for today is mostly dry with only a chance of showers, further rain is forecast for Sunday. River levels remain sensitive to additional rainfall and are expected to stay high over the next couple of days.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 09:23 AM on 14 March 2026. High river levels are expected to persist through the weekend. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 18:00 PM on 14 March 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 Dikler, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads near Bourton on the Water.
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 Gloucestershire, England. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.