Flood Alert Issued for River Leam and River Itchen in Warwickshire and West Northamptonshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Leam and River Itchen. This alert, designated with a severity level of 3, indicates that while river levels are currently falling, they remain above the established flood alert threshold.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within the West Midlands, specifically impacting Warwickshire and West Northamptonshire. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the following waterways:

• River Leam: Between Grandborough and Leamington, including the communities of Kites Hardwick, Birdingbury, Marton, Eathorpe, Hunningham, and Offchurch.
• River Itchen: Between Southam and Marton, including Long Itchington.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:

• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Stay away from low-lying land and roads adjacent to the rivers.
• Monitor local weather reports as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

While river levels are currently on a downward trend, they remain at hazardous levels. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day on February 15. Flooding of land and roads is expected to continue through February 15 and February 16, 2026.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 9:57 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.