Flood Alert Issued for River Salwarpe in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Salwarpe, warning of potential flooding for low-lying land and roads from Catshill to Hawford.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Worcestershire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Salwarpe in the West Midlands. The alert was officially raised at 7:44 PM on February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
This alert covers geographic regions within Worcestershire, specifically focusing on the River Salwarpe. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Catshill to Hawford. Additionally, the Stoke Heath area may be impacted by these conditions.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency recommends staying informed as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are present today, which may lead to flooding of land and transport routes near the river. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. An update on the status of the River Salwarpe is expected to be issued by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or earlier if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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