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

Source: Environment Agency · 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 Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington, warning of continued flooding on low-lying land and roads.

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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 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.

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 from Condicote to Little Rissington, warning of continued flooding on low-lying land and roads.
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 "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Gloucestershire. 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.