Flood Alert Issued for River Leadon Catchment Across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Leadon catchment. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, following periods of recent rainfall that have caused river levels to remain high.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Leadon catchment area, spanning across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. Specific locations identified as potentially affected include:

• Ledbury
• Much Marcle
• Staunton
• Tibberton
• Wedderburn Bridge (reported as potentially impassable)
• Upleadon Court (water reported over the road)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Take care when traveling near riverbanks.
• Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
• Stay away from low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leadon and River Glynch.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The primary hazards include flooding of low-lying land and roads near the River Leadon. Specific reports indicate that water is already over the road at Upleadon Court and Wedderburn Bridge may now be impassable.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of 7:26 AM on February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.