Flood Alert Issued for River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Severn in Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised at 7:44 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions across Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Specifically, flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury. Affected locations include:

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

What You Should Do

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

• Install Property Level Protection (PLP) where available.
• Consider activating any additional flood protection products.
• Exercise caution and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high today, Wednesday, February 18. Recent peaks recorded on Monday, February 16, include Diglis at 4.08m, Kempsey Yacht Club at 6.16m, and Saxons Lode at 4.80m. Flooding is currently possible for roads and land near the riverbanks.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain elevated from previous weather events.