Flood Alert Issued for River Dikler in Gloucestershire; Flooding Expected Near Bourton on the Water
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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 in Gloucestershire, warning of high water levels affecting roads and low-lying land 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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Dikler catchment. This alert was officially raised at 8:05 AM on March 2, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington. Geographic impacts are concentrated in Gloucestershire, with flooding of low-lying land and roads expected to continue today, particularly in areas around Bourton on the Water.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be submerged. For the most current information, individuals should monitor river levels through the River Levels Online service.
Expected Conditions
River levels currently remain high but are beginning to fall gradually following the recent precipitation. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to persist throughout Monday, March 2, 2026. The meteorological forecast predicts a dry day today, with dry conditions expected to continue for the next several days. Consequently, river levels are anticipated to decrease over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of March 2, 2026. While levels are expected to decrease over the next few days, the Environment Agency will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This message is scheduled for an update by 12:00 PM on March 3, 2026, or earlier if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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