Flood Alert Issued for River Severn Affecting Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire
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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 Severn, warning of potential flooding from Highley to Tewkesbury due to high river levels and forecast showers.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- 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.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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