Flood Alert Issued for River Leadon Catchment in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 potential flooding in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire)
- 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 (Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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