Flood Alert Issued for River Leadon Catchment Across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire
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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 Leadon catchment, warning of high water levels and impassable roads in the West Midlands.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- 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 West Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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