Flood Alert Issued for River Dikler in Gloucestershire 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, warning that high river levels may lead to flooding of low-lying land and roads in Gloucestershire.
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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 alert was raised at 10:33 AM on March 5, 2026, due to high river levels following recent rainfall. The alert is classified as severity level 3.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington in Gloucestershire. Specific areas of concern include low-lying land and roads around Bourton on the Water.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. Individuals should monitor current conditions by visiting River Levels Online for updates on water levels.
Expected Conditions
While river levels remain high, they are currently falling gradually. However, flooding of low-lying land and roads remains possible throughout today, March 5, 2026. Although a dry day is forecast for today, further rainfall is expected tomorrow. River levels remain sensitive to additional precipitation and are expected to stay high but decrease over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on March 5, 2026, and remains in effect as levels are monitored. A dry period is expected for the remainder of today, with more rain forecast for March 6, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on March 6, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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