Flood Alert Issued for River Severn Affecting Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Severn in Worcestershire. This alert (ID: 031WAF108) indicates that flooding is possible on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, as river levels remain high in response to recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Severn in the West Midlands, specifically affecting the counties of Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire. Geographic areas at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury. Specific locations mentioned include:

• Dog Lane in Bewdley
• Stourport
• Diglis and the Hylton Road towpath
• Worcester racecourse and Worcester CCG (affected by flooded drains)
• Upton upon Severn (New St Gate and Waterside gates are closed)

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Consider activating any flood protection products you may have.
• Property Level Protection (PLP) should be installed where applicable.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation evolves.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain elevated following rainfall earlier in the week. Recent peaks recorded on Thursday evening, 19th February, include Diglis at 3.73m, Kempsey Yacht Club at 5.82m, and Saxons Lode at 4.59m. Further scattered showers are forecast for the region, which may maintain or increase river levels. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

The alert was raised on the morning of Sunday, 22nd February 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 10:00 AM on 23rd February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.