Flood Alert Issued for River Dikler in Gloucestershire as Water Levels Remain High

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Dikler area. This severity level 3 alert was raised following recent rainfall that has left river levels high across the Thames area.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington in Gloucestershire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, March 3, 2026, with particular attention noted for areas around Bourton on the Water.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas remain susceptible to flooding. For the latest updates, the Environment Agency recommends checking River Levels Online to monitor current conditions.

Expected Conditions

Although river levels remain high, they are currently falling gradually. The weather forecast for today and the next several days is expected to remain dry. Officials anticipate that river levels will stay high but continue to decrease over the coming days as the dry weather persists.

Timeline

The alert was officially issued at 9:05 AM on March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to update this message by 12:00 PM on March 4, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.