Flood Alert Issued for River Leach in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
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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, warning of high water levels affecting low-lying land and roads from Northleach to Lechlade.
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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. This alert, designated at severity level 3, was raised on the morning of February 17, 2026, in response to high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade. Specific geographic regions impacted include Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, with flooding of low-lying land and roads expected to continue in the Lechlade-on-Thames area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river levels through the River Levels Online service for the latest updates.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to persist throughout Tuesday, February 17. While the forecast for the remainder of today and overnight is predominantly dry, further rainfall is anticipated tomorrow. Consequently, river levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:19 AM on February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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