Flood Alert Issued for River Leadon Catchment in 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 officially raised on Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Leadon catchment area within the West Midlands, specifically impacting the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. Locations that may be affected include:

• Ledbury
• Much Marcle
• Staunton
• Tibberton
• Wedderburn Bridge
• Upleadon Court

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Be aware that Wedderburn Bridge may now be impassable.
• Note that water is currently over the road at Upleadon Court.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high on the Leadon and Glynch rivers. Flooding is possible today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, particularly affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leadon. Further rainfall is expected in the region, and the Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:07 AM on February 15, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.