Flood Alert Issued for River Leam and River Itchen in Warwickshire and West Northamptonshire
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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 Leam and River Itchen, with flooding expected to impact low-lying land and roads through February 16, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, Warwickshire and West Northamptonshire
- 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, 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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