Flood Alert Issued for River Leach from Northleach to Lechlade
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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 Leach in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, warning of high river levels and flooding of low-lying land.
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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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Leach catchment. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of February 16, 2026, in response to high river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade. Impacted regions include:
- Gloucestershire
- Oxfordshire
- Lechlade-on-Thames and surrounding low-lying areas
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning zone are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near the river, as these are likely to be flooded.
- Monitor local conditions and check "River Levels Online" for the most current data.
- Stay prepared for high water levels to persist for several days.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and are expected to cause continued flooding of low-lying land and roads throughout Monday, February 16. While the immediate forecast is predominantly dry, scattered showers are expected, and some may be heavy. The Environment Agency anticipates that river levels will remain elevated over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:58 AM on February 16, 2026. Officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels continuously. This message is scheduled to be updated by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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