Flood Alert Issued for River Leach Across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Leach, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through February 15.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
- 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 and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Leach. The alert was officially raised at 8:32 AM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade. The affected geographic regions include parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, with flooding of low-lying land and roads expected to continue particularly in the Lechlade-on-Thames area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be submerged. For real-time updates on water heights, the Environment Agency recommends checking River Levels Online.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to persist throughout Sunday, February 15, 2026. Further rainfall is forecast for today, which has the potential to be heavy at times. Officials expect river levels to remain high over the coming days as the weather system moves through the Thames area.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 15, 2026. High river levels are expected to remain a concern for several days. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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